At first my 5 and 9 year olds were the only two walking alone. Now other families see the value of kids being independent.

There is no specific vaccine for the virus, but experts say other vaccines, along with rest and proper hand hygiene can help.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, better known as walking (or atypical) ...

It was dinnertime on October 30, 2024, when police handcuffed Brittany Patterson in front of three of her four children and ...

Treatment is largely home-based, Dr. Collins-McGowan advises. Ensure the child gets plenty of rest, stays well-hydrated, and ...

Dr. Zach Willis with UNC Children's explains the national rise in bacterial pneumonia cases and what parents can do to keep ...

Federal and state health officials tell CBS News they are tracking an increase of infections with the illness known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" among young kids. The worst ...

At first, people were surprised that I let the girls walk. Then, kids started asking to join. The kids had fun and loved the independence. As my daughters prepared to return to school last January ...

Last year, my daughters walked the three blocks from school to swim practice. At first, people were surprised that I let the girls walk. Then, kids started asking to join. The kids had fun and loved ...