Dr Meenu Singh of AIIMS Rishikesh addresses concerns over human metapneumovirus (HMPV), noting it mainly affects vulnerable groups and poses minimal risk to the public. Proper care, hydration, and ...

"We need not be worried about HMPV as it has been in circulation in India for a long time. Only premature kids with low birth weight may suffer serious illness due to this virus," the doctor added.

While most adults have developed immunity through previous exposure, hMPV can cause more severe symptoms in infants ...