Pneumonia Prevention
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Preventing pneumonia
Pneumonia itself is not contagious. However, the bacteria
and viruses that cause that cause can be. Pneumonia-causing
agents can be spread through direct contact with an infected
person or contact with the fluid from their mouth or nose.
Additionally, bacteria and viruses are transmitted through
airborne droplets, which disperse when the pneumonia sufferer
talks, sneezes, coughs or laughs.
There are a number of steps you can take to prevent
pneumonia.
The simplest way, of course, to avoid people who have it. If
you live with someone or must care for someone with pneumonia,
you can take extra careful precautions around them to be sure
you don’t get it as well.
Vaccines are available that prevent certain types of
pneumonia. Check with your doctor.
You can also prevent pneumonia by protecting yourself
against colds and flu, which may lead to pneumonia. Get a flu
shot every year,
There are also some antiviral medications available that can
be given to people who have a high risk of contracting
pneumonia.
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