what type pneumonia did jim henson have
Unfortunately Henson's death brought out a good reason why the elderly should get the vaccine, Allentown Health Director Gary Gurian said. Henson had streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcal pneumonia -- one of the most common types of bacterial pneumonia and one of 23 serotypes the vaccine helps prevent. While Henson was not among those for whom the vaccine is recommended, his death underlined the need to take every precaution, Gurian said.