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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 6 (from laksa112)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa006.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.lungsask.ca/education/lung-diseases/children-lung-health/common-viruses-affect-children\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.lungsask.ca/education/lung-diseases/children-lung-health/common-viruses-affect-children\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/education\/lung-diseases\/children-lung-health\/common-viruses-affect-children","crawl_time":1775596938,"first_indexed_time":1749593020,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"ca,lungsask!www,\/education\/lung-diseases\/children-lung-health\/common-viruses-affect-children s443","src_root_hash":"4517016395886502206","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Common Viruses that Affect Children | Lung Saskatchewan","meta_descriptions":["Viruses can infect us throughout our life. However, some viruses are more common in children. What are some common viruses in children? The human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) are a group of viruses that cause upper and lower lung infections. Parainfluenza viruses are a common cause of cold symptoms but also croup in children. "],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Viruses can infect us throughout our life.  However, some viruses are more common in children.   \nWhat are some common viruses in children? \nThe\nhuman parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs)\nare a group of viruses that cause upper and lower lung infections. Parainfluenza viruses are a common cause of cold symptoms but also croup in children. \nRhinovirus\n, also known as the\ncommon cold\n, is an infection of the lining of the nose, sinuses, and throat. The rhinovirus is the most common cause of colds, but other viruses can also cause colds.\n \nRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)\nis a virus that can cause\nbronchiolitis\n, an infection that causes inflammation of the small airways in the lungs. RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can cause a serious lung infection in young children and infants like bronchiolitis. Most children become infected with this virus by the age of 2 to 3 years old.\nCan viruses affect my child who has lung disease? \nYes.  Viruses can make a child’s lung disease more difficult to control and cause symptoms to worsen.  Mucous can build up inside the airways causing irritation and worsening symptoms. Viruses are one of the most common triggers for children with asthma. It is important to have an action plan in place if symptoms worsen and when to seek help.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/education\/lung-diseases\/children-lung-health\/common-viruses-affect-children#main-content)\n\n[![Home](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/LungSaskLogo.png)](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/ \"Home\")\n\n## Main navigation\n- [About](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/about)\n  - [Organization](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/about\/organization)\n    - [Mission, Vision, Impact and Values](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/about\/organization\/mission-vision-impact-and-values)\n    - [Career Opportunities](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/about\/organization\/career-opportunities)\n    - [Annual Reports and Financial Statements](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/about\/organization\/annual-reports-and-financial-statements)\n    - [Impact Awards](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/about\/organization\/impact-awards-history)\n    - [Lung Foundation of Saskatchewan](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/about\/organization\/lung-foundation-saskatchewan)\n    - 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Parainfluenza viruses are a common cause of cold symptoms but also croup in children.\n\n[**Rhinovirus**](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/lungs\/lung-diseases\/viral-infections\/rhinovirus-common-cold), also known as the **common cold**, is an infection of the lining of the nose, sinuses, and throat. The rhinovirus is the most common cause of colds, but other viruses can also cause colds.\n\n**[Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)](https:\/\/www.lungsask.ca\/lungs\/lung-diseases\/viral-infections\/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus)** is a virus that can cause **bronchiolitis**, an infection that causes inflammation of the small airways in the lungs. RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can cause a serious lung infection in young children and infants like bronchiolitis. Most children become infected with this virus by the age of 2 to 3 years old.\n\n#### Can viruses affect my child who has lung disease?\nYes. 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Boilerpipe Text	Viruses can infect us throughout our life. However, some viruses are more common in children. What are some common viruses in children? The human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) are a group of viruses that cause upper and lower lung infections. Parainfluenza viruses are a common cause of cold symptoms but also croup in children.  Rhinovirus , also known as the common cold , is an infection of the lining of the nose, sinuses, and throat. The rhinovirus is the most common cause of colds, but other viruses can also cause colds.   Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a virus that can cause bronchiolitis , an infection that causes inflammation of the small airways in the lungs. RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can cause a serious lung infection in young children and infants like bronchiolitis. Most children become infected with this virus by the age of 2 to 3 years old. Can viruses affect my child who has lung disease? Yes. Viruses can make a child’s lung disease more difficult to control and cause symptoms to worsen. Mucous can build up inside the airways causing irritation and worsening symptoms. Viruses are one of the most common triggers for children with asthma. It is important to have an action plan in place if symptoms worsen and when to seek help.
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The rhinovirus is the most common cause of colds, but other viruses can also cause colds. [Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)](https://www.lungsask.ca/lungs/lung-diseases/viral-infections/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus) is a virus that can cause bronchiolitis, an infection that causes inflammation of the small airways in the lungs. RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can cause a serious lung infection in young children and infants like bronchiolitis. Most children become infected with this virus by the age of 2 to 3 years old. #### Can viruses affect my child who has lung disease? Yes. Viruses can make a child’s lung disease more difficult to control and cause symptoms to worsen. Mucous can build up inside the airways causing irritation and worsening symptoms. Viruses are one of the most common triggers for children with asthma. 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Readable Markdown	Viruses can infect us throughout our life. However, some viruses are more common in children. #### What are some common viruses in children? The [human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs)](https://www.lungsask.ca/lungs/lung-diseases/viral-infections/parainfluenza) are a group of viruses that cause upper and lower lung infections. Parainfluenza viruses are a common cause of cold symptoms but also croup in children. [Rhinovirus](https://www.lungsask.ca/lungs/lung-diseases/viral-infections/rhinovirus-common-cold), also known as the common cold, is an infection of the lining of the nose, sinuses, and throat. The rhinovirus is the most common cause of colds, but other viruses can also cause colds. [Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)](https://www.lungsask.ca/lungs/lung-diseases/viral-infections/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus) is a virus that can cause bronchiolitis, an infection that causes inflammation of the small airways in the lungs. RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can cause a serious lung infection in young children and infants like bronchiolitis. Most children become infected with this virus by the age of 2 to 3 years old. #### Can viruses affect my child who has lung disease? Yes. Viruses can make a child’s lung disease more difficult to control and cause symptoms to worsen. Mucous can build up inside the airways causing irritation and worsening symptoms. Viruses are one of the most common triggers for children with asthma. It is important to have an action plan in place if symptoms worsen and when to seek help.
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