Hantavirus: Symptoms, Prevention & What Parents Should Know

With hantavirus appearing in recent news coverage, some parents may understandably have questions about what it is, how it spreads, and whether they should be concerned. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but serious illness that is typically spread through exposure to infected rodents or their droppings.

The team at SPDocs wanted to share this helpful resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ HealthyChildren.org platform, which explains symptoms, prevention strategies, and when to seek medical care.

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