REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, Pneumonia is a lung infection that can have mild to severe symptoms. This disease can be caused by viral, bacterial or fungal infections.
According to The United Nations Children’s Fund, pneumonia is the biggest cause of death in children compared to other infectious diseases. Therefore, it is important for parents to take precautions.
Here are things you can do to prevent it pneumonia in children.
1. Around 50 percent of child deaths due to pneumonia are related to air pollution, so if you are sick, use a mask
2. Apply proper coughing and sneezing etiquette to avoid infecting other children
3. Studies show that washing hands with soap can reduce the risk of pneumonia by up to 50 percent
4. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is an effective way to protect children from pneumonia and other infectious diseases
5. Drink clean and boiled water, and provide good home sanitation
6. The most effective way to protect children from pneumonia is by immunization. Several vaccines can prevent pneumonia are Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Hemophilus Influenza B (DPT HiB), pneumococcal vaccine (PCV), influenza vaccine, and MR (measles rubella) vaccine.
2023-12-08 04:41:19
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