World Pneumonia Day Infographic

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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

Source: WHO. 2013. Pneumonia: Priority diseases and reasons for inclusion. www.who.int/ medicines/areas/ priority_medicines/Ch6_22Pneumo.pdf

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Page last updated: November 14, 2018
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