World Pneumonia Day Infographic
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Infographic Description
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World Pneumonia Day
November 12
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The facts
- Pneumonia is the #1 infectious disease killer of children under 5
- 99% of pneumonia deaths in children under 5 occur in low & middle income countries
Simple, proven solutions
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Exclusive breastfeeding for baby’s first 6 months -
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Vaccination -
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Safe drinking water and good sanitation -
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Frequent hand washing with soap -
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Good nutrition, especially for kids aged 6 months to 2 years -
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Adequate indoor ventilation
Every breath counts. Stop pneumonia now.
#StopPneumonia
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Source: WHO. 2013. Pneumonia: Priority diseases and reasons for inclusion. www.who.int/ medicines/areas/ priority_medicines/Ch6_22Pneumo.pdf
Page last reviewed: November 14, 2018
Content source: Global Health