Is pneumonia contagious? 

             Written by: Deepa Sarkar

With World Pneumonia Day on November 12, it’s important to raise awareness about pneumonia’s spread, causes, and prevention. 

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Understanding this serious lung infection can help protect you and others, especially those more vulnerable to its effects.

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Pneumonia is a lung infection that inflames the air sacs, causing symptoms like cough, fever, and breathing difficulties.

What is Pneumonia?

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Viral and bacterial pneumonia can be contagious, spreading through droplets when someone coughs or sneezes.

Contagious Types of Pneumonia

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Fungal pneumonia, however, is not contagious & generally affects people with weakened immune systems or specific environmental exposures.

Non-Contagious Pneumonia

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Contagious pneumonia spreads through close contact with an infected person or touching surfaces with lingering germs.

How It Spreads?

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Young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for pneumonia.

Who’s Most at Risk?

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Practice good hygiene, stay vaccinated, avoid close contact with sick individuals, and boost your immune system to reduce your risk.

Prevention Tips

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By understanding how pneumonia spreads, we can protect ourselves and those around us, especially during cold and flu season.

Protect Yourself & Others

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