Pneumonitis and Pneumonia
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Pneumonitis is the general term for the inflammation of lung tissue; however pneumonitis caused by an infection is known as pneumonia. The condition is especially common among children, older adults, and people with impaired immune systems. In extreme cases, pneumonia can be life-threatening, so it’s recommended that those at high risk for contracting pneumonia get yearly vaccinations.
Pneumonitis, especially infectious pneumonitis (pneumonia), has the potential of being life-threatening. The following methods can help with pneumonia prevention:
Those in high risk groups can take both the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines during the same appointment, having one shot in each arm. After the vaccination, patients may feel a bit of discomfort at the area where the shot was administered; generally the discomfort usually subsides in 2-3 days.
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