Pneumococcal conjugated vaccine (pvc) for...

What is bacterial pneumonia?. Bacterial pneumonia lung infections caused by bacteria. The most common type of bacterial pneumonia, pneumococcal pneumonia

. Bacterial pneumonia usually strikes. People of any age can get it. Bacterial pneumonia often comes during or after upper respiratory tract infection, for example, >> << or. You can not catch pneumonia, going outside with wet hair or wearing light clothing in winter. It is common for people with bacterial pneumonia feel very bad. Symptoms usually occur suddenly. The most common symptoms are:

Who the risk of bacterial pneumonia? People over 65 have the highest risk of bacterial pneumonia. Other groups with higher-risk people for two years, are:

have chronic (long-term) disease such as heart and lung, diabetes, alcoholism, cancer

If you think you have pneumonia, see a doctor. If you have bacterial pneumonia your doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics (drugs that kill the germs that cause infection). Severe cases may require treatment in hospital. Inpatient treatment may include:

Most people who require medical care for children pneumonia or small children or people over 65 years. What can I do at home to feel better? If the doctor prescribes medicine such as antibiotics, make sure you take them as directed. It is important to take the full dose of medication, even if you feel better within a few days after them. Not taking the full dose can lead to resistance to antibiotics (microbes that can not be killed with regular antibiotics). You can also get sick again. Relax. Stay at home, at work or school until you feel better. Drink plenty of liquid water, juice, herbal tea to help thin mucus (sputum), so you can cough it more easily. Use a humidifier to moisten the air in the room. Make sure to keep it clean read the manufacturer's instructions for directions. Take prescription pain fever and pain (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen). Never give acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) to children or teenagers. Do not take any medicine, if you go to the doctor. If your doctor suggests that it does not take more cough medicine. They probably will not help and may make your symptoms. What can I expect if I have bacterial pneumonia? With proper treatment, most people with bacterial pneumonia feel better within a week or two. But in serious cases it may take longer to feel better. Contact your doctor if you feel worse or getting better. In an emergency, if you have breathing problems. The best way to prevent bacterial pneumonia, to get vaccinated against pneumonia (pneumonia shot). Two types of vaccine preventable pneumococcal pneumonia: conjugated pneumococcal (PCV) or pneumococcal polysaharydnoy (PPV). Type of vaccine you receive depends on your age. Pneumococcal conjugated vaccine (PVC) for infants and children under 5 conjugated pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for infants and children younger than two years and for children two to five years of age in certain situations. This vaccine is not recommended for those five years or older. Infants and toddlers should receive four doses strattera 25mg of pneumonia shot PCV. Typically, they get pneumonia shot if they:

six months and 12-15 months

.. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) for adults and some older children with long-term lung disease, as >> << or other long term diseases like heart disease, kidney disease, cancer or HIV.