There is a vaccine for some forms of bacterial pneumonia. The vaccine doesn't protect against some forms of viral pneumonia, or the pneumonia that is put upon those with a low immunity system. By the way I'm twelve and i have pneumonia and i know all of this because i read. I'm not a computer freak, I just want to help.
Preventing the flu is important also, because it can lead to pneumonia as a secondary infection because your resistance is low. Also, DON'T SMOKE, especially if you have a respiratory infection.
Get a pneumonia shot. I got mine almost 5 years ago and have never gotten pneumonia again. Also, practice strict hygeine. Wash you hands all day. Keep your house clean and avoid touching the bottom of your shoes. I got bactgerial pneumonia from mouse droppings not realizing they were in my garage. Viral pneumonia can be avoided with the shot and the strict hygiene controls too. If you get an URI take good care of it and don't avoid doctors if you are getting worse with a URI.
How can you prevent any infectious disease? It's basically the same answer for all infectious disease. They can past to you by air, direct contacts, or bodily fluids. The idea is to minimize these exposures. It's all about good habits of washing hands frequently and do not pick your nose, rub your eyes, mouth, ect. These will lower your risk. Avoid crowded situations like the Emergency Room waiting room also help. There are also vaccines you can take. Get the flu vaccine. Even though influenza is a viral infection, it can weaken your immune response to a point that result in a secondary bacterial infections.
One of the best ways to protect yourself from Pneumonia is to get a flu shot since the flu is a common cause of Pneumonia. Another way to try to protect yourself from Pneuumonia is to get vaccinated for Pneumococcal Pneumonia.
If you are in a high-risk group, get the annual influenza vaccines. Do not overexert yourself in cold or damp weather, eat a proper diet, and get prompt medical care for coughing or breathing difficulties.
The pneumonia vaccine is a safe and effective way to lower your risk of developing complicated pneumonias. However, it does not protect against simple coughs and colds, which requires the flu vaccine. The pneumonia vaccine usually needs a booster in a few years time, though the flu vaccine is given annually.
Dr Vivek Baliga
Director, Baliga Diagnostics
Don't go outside when it's rainy and cold. Stay away from people who have it. Stay healthy, eat healthy, and take supplements.
You get pneumonia by having fluid in your lungs. To prevent pneumonia avoid getting fluid in your lungs
Wash your hands.
Antibiotics are given, even though the infection is viral, to prevent infection while the body heals.
No, the spleen has nothing to do with pneumonia, which is a lung condition.
No, coughing helps prevent it.
Pneumonia puts you at the point of death, by making your heart flutter instead of beating. You might not be able to prevent it, but your mind might be strong enough to overcome it!
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Yearly vaccination against influenza can decrease the risk of pneumonia for certain patients
pneumonia is found in your lungs but can be in other places and its a server illness!!
Pneumonia spread through air. The patient of pneumonia cough out the millions of bacteria. Some of them are inhaled by the people nearby. This may cause pneumonia in them. This inhalation of bacteria is preventad by use of surgical mask by other people. Thus use of surgical mask prevents spread of pneumonia.
The capillaries of the lungs become clogged.
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First, when you first are sick, drink plenty of liquids and get the rest you need. It can be caused by a virus, infection or fungi. You can often prevent the illness by getting the flu shot. Other than that, a balanced diet, proper rest and a healthy lifestyle can help prevent severe illness.
Nimonia (pneumonia) fever is the fever that occurs with the lung infection pneumonia. Pneumonia is a serious infection caused by bacteria, virus, or fungus. The fever that accompanies pneumonia is the body's way of trying to fight this infection.