There is no specific treatment or vaccine for HMPV, a respiratory virus that can cause cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath.
The 11% positivity rate for PCR tests is up 36% from before the COVID-19 pandemic when the positivity rate was around 7%. Percentages remained high throughout April before starting to fall in May., HMPV can impact the upper and lower respiratory tracts of all ages, but especially among young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath.
There is no specific treatment or vaccine for HMPV, and the best prevention is through things such as washing your hands and covering your mouth when you cough. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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