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A “ventilator-associated pneumonia” or “VAP” is a lung infection or pneumonia that develops in a person who is on a ventilator in a hospital. Find out what you can do to prevent VAP.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Pneumococcal infections can cause blood infections, pneumonia, and bacterial meningitis, mostly in young children. Learn why the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) is important for prevention of the... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

Pneumococcal pneumonia is a kind of pneumonia that can infect the upper respiratory tract and can spread to the blood, lungs, middle ear, or nervous system. Pneumococcal pneumonia mainly causes illnes... Details >

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

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The pneumococcal vaccine can be given at any time of year and most people need this shot only once in their lifetime. Some high risk people need a booster vaccine. Medicare will also cover a booster v... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. Learn about vaccines and good hygiene practices that can help you stay healthy.... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Pneumonia can be very serious and even life threatening, depending on your age and overall health. Learn what pneumonia is, and how to treat and prevent it.... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

This fact sheet provides many tips on how to prevent pneumonia.... Details >

American Lung Association  

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Colds that last longer than 7 to 10 days can develop into walking pneumonia, a less serious form of the lung infection pneumonia. Learn how you can help your child get well and stay healthy.... Details >

The Nemours Foundation