Pneumococcal pneumonia is an infectious, potentially serious bacterial lung disease1. The most common bacteria that causes pneumococcal pneumonia is called Streptococcus pneumoniae2. When the bacteria get into the lungs, they can cause some of the alveoli (air sacs in the lungs) to become inflamed and filled with mucus. This is what causes pneumococcal pneumonia symptoms such as chest pain, coughing, and difficulty breathing2.
Pneumococcal pneumonia can take you out of your daily routine for several weeks3. In severe cases, it requires hospitalization and can even be life-threatening1.
Everyone has a critical role to play in ensuring people of all ages have the opportunity to prevent illness through vaccination8. Please consult your doctor about vaccination today.
We are counting on you to keep yourself and your family healthy. You have the power to help prevent disease.
3 important reasons for vaccination9:
- Vaccines lower your chances of getting sick.
- Vaccines lower your chances of spreading certain diseases.
- Vaccines are a good option to protect your health.
An integrated public awareness campaign to champion the advocacy for pneumococcal disease prevention through vaccination4,9.
The campaign is anchored by a digital resource hub that provides information about pneumococcal pneumonia with engagement tools such as a risk factor quiz, guidance on disease prevention, downloadable materials, as well as video stories of "vaccine heroes" that would inspire Malaysians to take charge of their health and expand prevention through vaccination.
Consult a doctor online. Get a free consultation for adults on DoctorOnCall and ask a doctor about pneumococcal vaccination today. This initiative is supported and fully funded by DoctorOnCall.
Learn more about pneumococcal vaccination financing for babies. This initiative is supported and fully funded by DoctorOnCall.
References
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- Prevent Pneumonia. About Pneumonia. Severity. Last accessed: 14 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.preventpneumonia.com.my/about-pneumonia/
- Florida Health. Infants & Children. Last accessed: 14 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.thepowertoprotect.org/children/infants-children/
- Prevent Pneumonia. Am I At Risk. Last accessed: 14 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.preventpneumonia.com.my/am-i-at-risk/
- CodeBlue. Travel Agencies Want Pneumococcal Vaccines For Hajj, Umrah Pilgrims. Last accessed: 14 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2021/11/17/travel-agencies-want-pneumococcal-vaccines-for-hajj-umrah-pilgrims/
- Oregon Health Authority. Adult Immunization. Reduce the occurrence of vaccine-preventable diseases. Last accessed: 14 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preventionwellness/vaccinesimmunization/gettingimmunized/pages/adults.aspx
- CodeBlue. Why The Elderly Should Get Pneumococcal Vaccine. Last accessed: 14 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2021/05/21/why-the-elderly-should-get-pneumococcal-vaccine/
- Prevent Pneumonia. What Can I Do? Last accessed: 14 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.preventpneumonia.com.my/what-can-i-do/