The bacterial infection's numbers have been rising nationally and in Ohio since the late spring and early summer months.

In October, the CDC wrote that since late spring, the number of infections caused by walking pneumonia has been increasing, especially among young children.

Doctors and emergency rooms across Canada have said they are seeing an unusual rise in walking pneumonia cases, particularly in children, but what about here in Ontario?

The bacterial infection's numbers have been rising nationally and in Ohio since the late spring and early summer months.

Hospital visits related to walking pneumonia have spiked, mostly in children. What is it? Should you be concerned? How can you protect your family? Dr. Daniel Ruderfer, the chief of pediatric infectious diseases at K.