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Prevention Is Action
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To keep enjoying what you love, it’s important to help protect yourself against infectious respiratory diseases like pneumococcal pneumonia — a bacterial lung disease that can be spread through coughing or close contact. Adults 65 or older are at greater risk for pneumococcal pneumonia, and certain chronic health conditions like COPD, asthma, heart disease and diabetes can further increase risk.
We are partnering with Pfizer to encourage people 65+ to understand their risk for pneumococcal pneumonia and talk to their doctor or pharmacist about vaccination.
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Pneumococcal Pneumonia Fast Facts
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Pneumococcal pneumonia is not a cold or the flu. It's caused by bacteria that live in the upper respiratory tract.
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Pneumococcal pneumonia can spread to others through coughing or close contact.
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Common symptoms include: high fever, excessive sweating, shaking chills, coughing, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
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What's My Risk?
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Pneumococcal pneumonia can strike anytime, anywhere, but vaccination can help prevent pneumococcal pneumonia. Take our short quiz to check your personal risk for disease.
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