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ER visits for pneumonia doubled last fall, CIHI data shows
Emergency department visits for pneumonia among Canadian youth aged 5 to 19 increased by over 120% last fall, driven by respiratory illnesses spreading as children returned to school.
- Canadian emergency room visits for pneumonia doubled last fall, with the largest increase seen in young people aged 5 to 19.
- Walking pneumonia, caused by the mycoplasma bacteria, likely drove the spike as it requires different antibiotics than typical pneumonia.
- The jump follows a cyclical pattern, with cases peaking every 3 to 7 years, though health experts advise vigilance regardless.
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