Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious and, in some cases, life-threatening illness that can strike anywhere at any time. Symptoms of pneumococcal pneumonia include:
High fever
Excessive Sweating
Shaking Chills
Coughing
Difficulty Breathing
Shortness of Breath
Chest Pains
Adults over 50 are at eight times greater risk of being hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia compared to younger adults, with an average hospital stay of six days for those requiring hospitalization.