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This Virus With No Vaccine Causes Symptoms Similar To Cold: Here's What To Know
A virus causing cold-like symptoms is making its seasonal rounds, and health officials are urging everyone to take preventive measures.
With no vaccines or specific treatments currently available, vigilance is key to avoiding infection of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is key.
HMPV, according to the Cleveland Clinic, usually causes symptoms similar to a cold, such as coughing, a runny nose, or a sore throat.
However, certain groups—young children, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems—are at higher risk for severe complications, including lung infe…
Chance For New Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Dip In Temps As Groundhog Day Nears
Punxsutawney Phil has one job.
And through the years, he's done it pretty well.
For the last three-quarters of a century, from his perch in Pennsylvania, the beloved groundhog has correctly predicted whether there will be an early spring 69 percent of the time, according to an Axios analysis of NOAA data.
But this year, the beloved critter's job might be a bit more complicated. After all, according to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. If he does not, then spring will come early.
But as we approach Groundhog Day, on Thursday, Feb. 2, the first of Phil's …
