When pneumonia is caused by a virus or bacteria, it is contagious. Here's what you can do to prevent the spread.

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD Key Takeaways Pneumonia can be contagious if caused by viruses or ...

For the second half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th, pneumonia was a leading cause of death that killed hundreds of thousands of people. Sir William Osler – usually considered the ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Public health specialists are issuing a warning about viral illnesses that pose significant risks to children, including measles and the flu. The Ohio Department of Health shared ...

A toddler in Orange County was diagnosed with measles, but public health officials say the virus is not expected to spread.

Every monsoon and winter, hospitals see a rise in babies struggling with severe cough, breathing trouble, or symptoms that seem like an upper respiratory tract infection or pneumonia. Many parents ...

Measles, declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, has reemerged due to lower vaccination rates, causing a major outbreak in 2025. The highly contagious virus spreads through the air and can lead to ...

Orange County Health Care Agency officials on Monday revealed a toddler has been infected with measles, but the virus is not ...

The S.C. Department of Public Health said Oct. 7 that eight of 10 confirmed cases of measles were identified in Spartanburg ...