Even if you are healthy,1 age is one of the risk factors for catching pneumococcal pneumonia.1,2
That is because as we age, our immune systems naturally weaken, making it harder to fight off infections like pneumococcal pneumonia.3
Once the bacteria invade the lungs and bloodstream, they can cause serious illness.2
65 or older? You may be at greater risk for pneumococcal pneumonia.1,4
Here is why: Because our immune system weakens with age, it is harder for our bodies to fight off infections and diseases like pneumococcal pneumonia3, even for healthy adults.4
RISK FOR HOSPITALIZATION WITH PNEUMOCOCCAL PNEUMONIA INCREASES WITH AGE.1
- 1 Age 50-64
- 2 Age 65 and above
KNOW YOUR RISK
What is your age?
YOU ANSWERED: 18–49
YOU ANSWERED: 50–64
YOU ANSWERED: 65 and above
May not be at risk based on age alone.1,4
Age alone may not put you at risk now, but it's important to remember that the risk for pneumococcal pneumonia increases with age.1,4
May be at risk based on age.1,4
Age is one of the risk factors for pneumococcal pneumonia. Even healthy adults as young as 50 may be at risk.1,4
May be at increased risk based on age.1,4
Age is one of the risk factors for pneumococcal pneumonia, and even healthy adults 65 years or older are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease.1,4
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ɫGreater risk compared to healthy adults aged 18-491
*Depend on risk groups (healthy; adults included those without evidence of any high-risk or at-risk condition, at risk; adults included those who were immunocompetent with 1 or more chronic medical conditions or high risk ; adults included those who were immunocompromised or had a cochlear implant)1
Chronic conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart disease, and diabetes may increase pneumococcal pneumonia risk.1,4
Chronic conditions can make people more vulnerable to potentially serious illnesses like pneumococcal pneumonia.1,4
LUNG DISEASE
(INCLUDES COPD)
ASTHMA
HEART DISEASE
DIABETES
KNOW YOUR RISK
Do you have any chronic conditions (e.g., COPD, asthma, heart disease, and diabetes) or a weakened immune system?
YOU ANSWERED: YES
YOU ANSWERED: NO
May be at risk based on chronic conditions.1,4
Chronic conditions like COPD, asthma, heart disease, and diabetes can increase the risk for pneumococcal pneumonia.1,4
May not be at risk based on chronic conditions alone.1,4
Although you may not be at risk due to chronic conditions,1 It is important to remember that age itself is a risk factor for pneumococcal pneumonia.1,4
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*COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Smoking damages fragile lung tissue, making the lungs more vulnerable to infection.5
Damaged lung tissue by smoking leads to a higher risk of getting infected by the bacteria that cause pneumococcal pneumonia.5
KNOW YOUR RISK
Do you smoke?
YOU ANSWERED: YES
YOU ANSWERED: NO
May be at risk.2,4
Certain lifestyle factors, such as smoking, can damage the fragile tissue lining the lungs.5 This makes the lung more vulnerable to pneumococcal pneumonia.5
May not be at risk.4
While you may not be at risk, it is important to remember that even healthy adults aged 65 or older are at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia.1,4
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*Depend on risk groups (healthy; adults included those without evidence of any high-risk or at-risk condition, at risk; adults included those who were immunocompetent with 1 or more chronic medical conditions or high risk ; adults included those who were immunocompromised or had a cochlear implant)1