Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Tips to Prevent Pneumonia


Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs and is caused by bacterial or viral infections. The disease is extremely dangerous and life threatening, especially if the affected are those who are young, elderly or those who are suffering from chronic diseases.
Here are some tips you can do to prevent pneumonia or pneumonia.
  • Wash hands frequently especially after using the restroom, after changing diapers, before and after preparing food or eating and after sneezing or remove the snot.
  • Do not smoke.
  • Ask for pneumonia or flu vaccinations.
  • Children also should get Hib vaccine.
  • In children aged under 24 months, the doctor will give medicine for the prevention of pneumonia, especially in infants who are at risk.

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