HMPV Cases Rise in China, India, and UK; Experts Stress No Cause for Alarm

Health authorities report increasing cases of human metapneumovirus, a common respiratory virus, but emphasize it is neither new nor a significant global threat.

• Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), first identified in 2001, is a respiratory virus causing mild cold-like symptoms in most people but can lead to severe illness in infants, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
• China has reported a seasonal increase in HMPV cases, particularly among children, with crowded hospitals raising concerns, though experts say the outbreak is consistent with typical seasonal trends.
• India has confirmed cases in Maharashtra and Bengaluru, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and issue public health advisories while stressing the virus is not new or comparable to COVID-19.
• The UK has also seen a rise in HMPV cases, which health officials describe as following usual seasonal patterns, with no evidence of a significant deviation from previous years.
• There is no vaccine for HMPV currently, but research and vaccine development are underway, and public health experts recommend preventive measures like hand hygiene and staying home when sick.

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