Prevention
With different shots and vaccines, there is a better chance of preventing the contraction of pneumonia.
Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine
Recommended for:
-people 65 years or older
-people with chronic diseases, long-term health problems, or weak immune systems
-smokers
-children younger than 5 years old
-kids between ages of 5 and 18 with certain medical conditions
Flu Shot
Pneumonia is most active around flu season. Getting a flu shot before flu season
should help prevent pneumonia.
Hib Vaccine
Recommended for kids younger than 5 years old, or as young as 2 months old
With different shots and vaccines, there is a better chance of preventing the contraction of pneumonia.
Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine
Recommended for:
-people 65 years or older
-people with chronic diseases, long-term health problems, or weak immune systems
-smokers
-children younger than 5 years old
-kids between ages of 5 and 18 with certain medical conditions
Flu Shot
Pneumonia is most active around flu season. Getting a flu shot before flu season
should help prevent pneumonia.
Hib Vaccine
Recommended for kids younger than 5 years old, or as young as 2 months old