PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia affects a significant proportion of the population worldwide, including children below 2 years of age, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised patients.1 Pneumonia can have long-term effects such as depression and worsening heart and blood vessel diseases.2 Fortunately, severe disease may be prevented with appropriate vaccination.3 Read on to learn more about pneumonia, its risks, and the role of vaccination in altering the course of the disease.
I. Pagkilala sa Sakit na Pneumonia
How does pneumonia develop, who can be affected, and how is it diagnosed? Learning what to watch out for in patients at risk for pneumonia will allow for early intervention and favorable outcomes. Read on to find out more.
II. At Risk Ka Ba sa Pneumonia?
Certain factors put an individual at greater risk for contracting pneumonia – some of which are modifiable and may be avoided. Environmental or occupational hazards, as well as certain lifestyle practices influences the likelihood of a person to contract pneumonia.1 Identify what these are so you may assess if you or your loved ones are exposed and how you may intervene.
III. Bakuna Kontra Pulmonya
With the risk of severe disease and the myriad of short-term or long-term complications associated with pneumonia, prevention still stands to be better than cure.2,3 Read and better understand the benefits of vaccination against pneumonia and find out how you may access these vaccines.
IV. Bakuna Movement Laban sa Pneumonia
Information and community will aid greatly in the effort to mitigate the spread and impact of pneumonia. Bolster your knowledge on pneumonia and spread greater awareness in your community with quick facts through our infographics, articles, and multimedia.
REFERENCES:
- NIH National Lung blood and heart institute. 2022. Pneumonia: Causes and risk factors. Accessed September 2023 from https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/pneumonia/causes
- NIH National Lung blood and heart institute. 2022. Pneumonia: Recovery. Accessed September 2023 from https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/pneumonia/recovery
- NIH National Lung blood and heart institute. 2022. Pneumonia: Prevention. Accessed September 2023 from https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/pneumonia/prevention