A highly contagious respiratory virus is rapidly spreading among children right at the start of back-to-school season. The virus, known as parvovirus B19, typically causes a pink facial rash ― which ...

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 ...

If your child comes home with ruddy cheeks this back-to-school season, their flushed appearance may be due to something other than having had recess in the late-summer heat. They may be infected with ...

If you recently heard people mention Fifth Disease (also known as Slapped Cheek Disease or human parvovirus B19), and wonder what's going on, you're not alone. Last week, the Centers for Disease ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The CDC is warning about an increase in cases of parvovirus B19, which may cause a “slapped cheek” ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The CDC alerted health care providers of a recent increase in parvovirus B19 activity. Pregnant women and ...

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Dr P. Marazzi/Science Source Federal health officials are warning doctors to keep watch for a respiratory virus, known as parvovirus B19, as infection rates tick up in the United States. Parvovirus ...

Federal health officials are warning doctors to keep watch for a respiratory virus, known as parvovirus B19, as infection rates tick up in the United States. Parvovirus B19 has existed for decades, ...