Spike in 'walking pneumonia' cases reported in hospitals across Canada, doctors say

Hospitals across Canada are reporting a spike in cases of a mild bacterial infection, commonly known as walking pneumonia. It mainly affects children and teens and can commonly be treated with antibiotics. Dr. Erik Swartz, the head of pediatrics at Vancouver Coastal Health and a pediatrician at B.C. Children's Hospital spoke to CBC News about what you can do to keep your family safe. #health #pneumonia Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia