The vaccine, typically given as 3 doses, was developed by China and hadn't previously been used in outbreak settings.

HMPV mainly affects the respiratory system and can cause a wide range of illnesses, from mild cold-like symptoms to severe ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that may not be on most folk’s radars, but it’s more common than you ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are on the rise in England, according to latest figures from the UKHSA - here's ...

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, ...

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the federal health agency has vowed to replace hundreds of staffers and shift research away from ...

Kashmir's leading scientist and gastroenterologist, Prof M Sultran Khuroo writes about the evolution of the Human ...

COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus—have created what experts are calling a "quad-demic" in the U.S. Here's what to know ...

HMPV symptoms include cough, nasal congestion, fever and shortness of breath, according to the CDC. But, symptoms can progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. The incubation period of the virus can be ...

Two significant causes are human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Although they are members of the same Pneumovirus family, these viruses have distinct epidemiological ...

The WHO has downplayed concerns over a rise in HMPV cases, saying outbreaks are normal during winter in the Northern ...