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Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Prevention

Prevention

The best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid those who are sick (if possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the In-Depth Report #94 Colds and influenza.]

Good Hygiene and Preventing Transmission

Colds and flus are spread primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes near someone else. A very common method for transmitting a cold is by shaking hands. Everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Diabetes and H1N1

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...in the first wave of vaccinations. Currently, H1N1 influenza vaccination is expected to begin... Read more »

Winter Flu Season 2009-10: A New Approach for a New Flu Virus

By James Thompson MD , Health Expert

News about swine flu virus, (H1N1) continues to be a headliner for medical media. According to... Read more »

H1N1 Redux: Myths and Legends

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...flu vaccination in the 1970s was due to the method in which the flu vaccine was ... Read more »

MS and the Flu Vaccine

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

September is almost over and it is time for many to get the seasonal flu shot. There remains to... Read more »

Seasonal Flu, Swine Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines for People With Asthma

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

For many years, asthma patients have been recommended to get annual flu shots in order to prevent... Read more »

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Health Guide

Colds and the Flu: Medications

...complications, particularly pneumonia. In fact, among the elderly, interesting studies are now suggesting that influenza vaccination may help protect against stroke, adverse heart events, and... Read more »

Immunizations: Viral Influenza

...for the vaccines. Influenza A is a particular problem because it can infect other species, such as pigs or chickens, and undergo major genetic reassortments.Influenza B viruses tend to be more... Read more »

Immunizations: Haemophilus Type B

Haemophilus Type BHaemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) type B is a bacterium, which, despite its name, is entirely different from the viruses that cause influenza (the flu). Before vaccination, H.... Read more »

Sinusitis: Prevention

...redesigned annually to match the anticipated viral strains. Experts recommend that people receive annual influenza vaccinations in October or November. People who should definitely be vaccinated... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Highlights

New Brands of Influenza VaccinesTwo new injectable vaccines , FluLaval and Fluarix, are available for use in the U.S. during the 2006- 2007 flu season. FluLaval has been available in Canada... Read more »

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