Some types of pneumonia can be prevented.

Some types of pneumonia can be prevented. Children usually are vaccinated against

Haemophilus influenzae and pertussis (whooping cough), starting from 2-month old. (Immunization against whooping cough is a "P" part of routine DTP injection).

Vaccines now rendered against pneumococcal infection of the body (PVC), a common cause of bacterial pneumonia. Children with chronic diseases who are at special risk for other types of pneumonia, may receive additional vaccine and protective immune medication. Influenza vaccine is recommended for children with chronic diseases such as chronic heart and lung disorders or asthma and healthy children aged 6 months to 19 years. Because they are prone to increased risk of serious complications, infants born prematurely may be given treatments that temporarily protect against RSV, which can lead to pneumonia in young children. Doctors may give prophylactic (against disease), antibiotics to prevent pneumonia in children exposed to a person with a certain type of pneumonia, such as whooping cough. Those

can get prophylactic antibiotics to prevent pneumonia caused pnevmotsistnoy. Antiviral drugs are now available, too, and can be used to prevent certain types of viral pneumonia, or make less severe strattera no prescritpion symptoms. In addition, regular >> << screening is conducted annually in certain high-risk areas because early detection will prevent active tuberculosis infection including pneumonia. In general, pneumonia is not contagious, but upper respiratory viruses and bacteria that lead to it, so it is best to keep the child away from anyone who has upper respiratory tract. If someone in your home is a respiratory infection or throat infection, keep his or her glasses and cutlery separately from other family members, and wash your hands often, especially if you apply used tissues or dirty handkerchiefs. .