If you've been hearing about walking pneumonia this fall more than you might have in years past, or possibly ever, there's a reason for that. The bacterial infection's numbers have been rising in Ohio and nationally 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.

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.