Protect Yourself Against Pneumonia
A Healthy You Starts with a Pneumonia Vaccine
As you age, your immune system naturally weakens, making it harder to fight off infections like pneumonia. Vaccines are a safe way to boost your immune system, prevent serious illness, and improve your quality of life.
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What is Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can cause coughing, fever, chest pain, and trouble breathing. While anyone can get it, older adults and children with chronic conditions face the highest risk of severe illness.
Why Get Vaccinated?
Vaccination is especially important for older adults, especially those with chronic health conditions or weaker immune systems. It’s a safe way to avoid serious illness or needing hospital care, and to stay healthy and improve your quality of life.
Additional Ways to Protect Yourself from Pneumonia
Frequent
Handwashing
Wash your hands often
with soap and water for
at least 20 seconds,
especially after being in
public places or around
someone who is sick.
Clean
Surfaces
Use disinfectant wipes or
spray to clean frequently
touched surfaces, such as
doorknobs, countertops,
and toys.
Avoid Touching
Your Face
This helps prevent the
virus from entering your
body through your eyes,
nose, or mouth.
Steer Clear
of Crowds
Avoid taking young
children to crowded
places during cold and flu
season, especially if they
have underlying health
conditions.
Health Benefits of Vaccines
- Protection from Severe Illness: Vaccines help prevent serious complications that can lead to hospitalization or even death.
- Reduced Risk of Infection: Getting vaccinated lowers the chance of getting sick in the first place.
- Community Health: Vaccines help protect others by reducing the spread of these diseases.
Information contained in this communication is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding your healthcare needs.
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