The Lungstar Show is here to put a spotlight on the lung health of our elders, especially adults above age 50* years who are at 5x1 risk of developing pneumococcal diseases.
What is Pneumococcal Disease
Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can lead to severe illnesses like:
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What is Pneumococcal Disease2Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can lead to severe illnesses like:
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Lung Infection -
Brain Infection -
Bloodstream Infections (Sepsis)
These infections can lead to hospitalization, long recovery time and other complications that can put a strain on health and resources. -
Who's most at risk1,2,3
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Who's most at risk1,2,3
- Adults 50 years and above
- Asthma/lung disease
- Adults who smoke
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic heart disease
- Patients with compromised immune system
Pneumococcal bacteria spread through coughing or sneezing or through direct contact, such as kissing. Not everyone who carries the bacteria becomes ill, so it’s possible to “catch” pneumococcal disease from someone who appears healthy2.
What can you do1,2,3
Vaccination is one of the strategies to stay protected from Pneumococcal diseases - especially adults with diseases like Asthma/Lung disease, Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease & Chronic Heart Disease. You can prioritize your parents or grandparents health who are at higher risk by consulting your doctor and stay protected from Pneumococcal disease.
VACCINATION
Vaccines are recommended to prevent Pneumococcal disease if prescribed by expert doctors**
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CREATING A MUCH-NEEDED SOCIAL IMPACT
The conversations on our elders' lung-health is just the first step towards a larger goal of promoting Healthy Aging practices and building a healthier society. That is why through The Lungstar Show, Pfizer India has pledged to contribute a sizeable donation which will be given to our partner NGO, who will, in turn, use this amount to help under-served senior citizens with lung risk assessment and spread disease awareness.
An Initiative by
Pfizer Limiled, The Capilal, A Wing 1802, 18th Floor, Plot No. C-70, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051, India.
References:
1. Fukuda H , et al. Risk factors for pneumococcal disease in persons with chronic medical conditions : Results from the Life Study. Int J Infect Dis.2022; 116:216-222
2. Pneumococcal Disease: Facts About Pneumococcal Disease in Adults. [online] Available at: https://www.nfid.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/patient-fact-sheet-1.pdf [Accessed 27th June 2022].
3. Shea KM, Edelsberg J, Weycker D, Farkouh RA, Strutton DR, Pelton SI. Rates of pneumococcal disease in adults with chronic medical conditions. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2014 May 27;1(1):ofu024. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofu024. PMID: 25734097; PMCID: PMC4324183. – Risk ratio
* Compared to 18-49 years
** Over chemoprophylaxis Ref : https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/clinicians/prevention.html - last accessed on 13th October 2023
1. Fukuda H , et al. Risk factors for pneumococcal disease in persons with chronic medical conditions : Results from the Life Study. Int J Infect Dis.2022; 116:216-222
2. Pneumococcal Disease: Facts About Pneumococcal Disease in Adults. [online] Available at: https://www.nfid.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/patient-fact-sheet-1.pdf [Accessed 27th June 2022].
3. Shea KM, Edelsberg J, Weycker D, Farkouh RA, Strutton DR, Pelton SI. Rates of pneumococcal disease in adults with chronic medical conditions. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2014 May 27;1(1):ofu024. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofu024. PMID: 25734097; PMCID: PMC4324183. – Risk ratio
* Compared to 18-49 years
** Over chemoprophylaxis Ref : https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/clinicians/prevention.html - last accessed on 13th October 2023
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