Take Care of Yourself and Stay Away from Pneumonia

Prevention is Better Than Treatment

“Pneumonia” is an acute lower respiratory tract infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It is commonly found in people with weakened immune systems, young children, older adults, and patients recovering in hospitals.

The causes of pneumonia can vary depending on age groups and environments. Infection usually occurs through the respiratory system. Patients with pneumonia are at higher risk of developing serious complications such as:

• ⚠️ Bloodstream infections
• ⚠️ Respiratory failure
• ⚠️ Meningitis

Older adults and people with underlying health conditions are at a greater risk of severe illness and death from pneumonia.

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13-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine

Helps protect against infection and serious complications caused by pneumococcal bacteria.

Recommended for:

• 👨‍⚕️ Adults aged 18–60 years and older
• 🚬 Smokers and people with allergies or asthma
• 🩺 Organ transplant and bone marrow transplant recipients
• 💊 Individuals with weakened immune systems from medications such as steroids, immunosuppressants, or HIV infection
• ☢️ Patients receiving radiation therapy or certain cancer treatments
• 🩸 People with kidney failure, cancer, or those without a spleen or with spleen dysfunction
• ❤️ Individuals with chronic diseases such as lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, liver cirrhosis, and chronic alcohol-related conditions

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How to Protect Yourself from Pneumonia

• 😴 Get enough rest
• 🤧 Avoid close contact with people who have flu-like symptoms
• 🧼 Wash your hands regularly to reduce the spread of germs
• 🥗 Eat a balanced and nutritious diet
• 🏃‍♂️ Exercise regularly

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🩺 Article by
Dr. Komsan Angkananupong
Internal Medicine Physician, Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital

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