A highly contagious illness known as "slapped cheek" disease for the facial rashes it causes in children is on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a health alert. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cases of parvovirus B19, commonly called "slapped cheek disease," are rising in the United States, especially among children. The ...

A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC ...

The CDC is warning of a rise in a virus that causes "slapped-cheek" disease in children. Parvovirus B19 is resurfacing after a decline during the pandemic. The rise is not surprising, considering ...

A highly contagious respiratory infection known as parvovirus B19—sometimes called “fifth disease” or “slapped cheek” disease—on the rise in the United States, particularly among young children, the ...

Parvovirus B19 is a seasonal respiratory virus that is transmitted through respiratory droplets by people with symptomatic or asymptomatic infection. The disease poses a risk for pregnant women, ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Parents across Southeast Idaho claim their children are sick with a viral rash called "fifth disease," more commonly known as "slap cheek." Slap cheek isn't a reportable ...

SAN ANTONIO – Has your child recently had a mysterious rash that started on their cheeks? There’s a good chance it was caused by a virus known as fifth disease. It’s also known as “slapped cheek” ...

Human parvovirus B19, also known as "slapped cheek disease," is on the rise in the United States, especially among young children. The highly contagious respiratory infection is usually mild in ...