"Pandemic of Pediatric Pneumonia Sweeps Ohio and Massachusetts"
The Warren County Health District in Southwest Ohio has reported 142 cases of pediatric pneumonia since August, meeting the state's definition of an outbreak. Health officials are currently investigating the cause of the outbreak, as there is no common threat identified yet. The average age of the patients affected is 8 years old, and the cases have been reported across multiple school districts. Common symptoms include cough, fever, and fatigue. The health department is working with the state to determine the cause and prevent further spread, urging people to take necessary precautions such as handwashing, covering coughs, staying home when ill, and staying up to date on vaccines.
