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Bacterial Pneumonia

Prevention

Bacterial Pneumonia Prevention

A pneumonia vaccine helps prevent the most common form of bacterial pneumonia:

Pneumovax

The Pneumovax vaccine is recommended for those with:

Prevention of bacterial pneumonia also includes:

Avoid crowds during flu season.
Do not smoke.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Get a flu shot every year:

Influenza vaccine

Wash your hands frequently.

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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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