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7 Tips to Prevent Pneumonia
- 13:18, 7th September 2018
- Test Organization
- Diseases and Infections
- Pneumonia
Pneumonia, a common lung infection, which is caused by the upper respiratory tract infections in throat and nose. It can happen to any individual, but babies who are under 2 years of age and adults over 65 years of age are at a greater risk.
Pneumonia germs spread through different ways like, direct contact with the sick, coughing or sneezing without covering your mouth, contact with healthcare equipment and more.
To keep the virus at bay, you need to adopt preventive measures to keep yourself and others healthy and fit.
Tips you need to follow to prevent Pneumonia:
* The first and the foremost thing you should do is keep yourself away from the ones suffering from flu or cold. If you or any of your family members show symptoms of respiratory tract infection, do not come in contact with the healthy people.
* Are you vaccinated? If not, then visit a physician and get the Hib and Pneumococcal vaccines (PVC13) to protect yourself from the disease.
* An influenza virus can turn into pneumonia, henceforth, getting a flu shot is necessary.
* Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water to stop bacteria and viruses from entering your body when you come in direct contact with the unwell. Remember to carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in your bag.
* Avoid sharing cups, straws, utensils, tissue papers and handkerchiefs with others.
* Take supplements like zinc and Vitamin C as it will boost your immune system. Drinking fluids will also remove congestion.
* Last but not least, try consuming a healthy diet that contains lots of protein, fiber, vegetables and fruits.
These are the basic tips that you can follow to prevent contracting a virus from the sick ones. Would you like to know more about Pneumonia prevention tips? Book an appointment on Curedit.
