
Prevention 8,9
Preventing pneumococcal disease is supported by the following measures:8
- Strengthening immune resistance through nutrition
- Maintaining household and environmental hygiene
- Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol usage
- Reduce HIV transmission
Consult your doctor for effective preventive methods.
CDC recommends prevention for high-risk groups such as:9
Children under 5 years old
Adults over 50 years old
Adults with high-risk (19-49 years old)