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Pneumococcal Pneumonia COVID-19 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
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UNDERSTANDING      
PNEUMONIA

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KNOW THE IMPACT

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by various pathogens, including pneumococcus bacteria and COVID-19 virus.4

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Preventive measures can lower the risk of pneumonia for you and your loved ones.5       

Find out more about the different infectious diseases and learn how to protect yourself.

Pneumococcal Pneumonia COVID-19 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

References:

1. American Lung Association, #DYK You Can Still Get Pneumonia in the Summer? https://www.lung.org/blog/you-can-still-get-pneumonia-in-summer (Accessed 23 March 2026)
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSV in Infants and Young Children. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/infants-young-children/(Accessed 23 March 2026)
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSV in Older Adults and Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/adults/(Accessed 23 March 2026)
4. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Pneumonia: Causes and Risk Factors.https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/pneumonia/causes (Accessed 23 March 2026)
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pneumonia Prevention and Control. https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/prevention/index.html (Accessed 8 May 2026)