Pneumonia

Inflammation of the lungs is caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or other organisms. Pneumonia is most likely to occur when a person’s defenses are weakened by an upper respiratory infection or influenza. Symptoms include cough, fever, chills, chest pain, shallow breathing, and shortness of breath. Pneumococcal vaccine prevents the most common type of pneumonia and is recommended for adults aged 65 or older and people with heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, and other conditions that increase vulnerability to pneumonia.
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