Learn about Pneumonia from Plainsense Search the Web. You can learn more by just Clicking Here . People over the age of 65 are most at risk.
Bacterial pneumonia is the most deadly type, even when antibiotics are administered.
A pneumococcal vaccine is a safe, effective way to avoid pneumonia. For most people, one shot lasts a lifetime. The shot is recommended for people between the ages of 50 and 65 and for anyone with a chronic disease or weak immune system. The vaccine protects against pneumonia caused by pneumococcal bacteria, one of the most common causes of bacterial pneumonia.