2. What is Pneumonia?
 Pneumonia is a respiratory condition where there is
an infection of the lungs.
 The most common type of pneumonia is
streptococcus pneumonia which is a bacteria.

3. How do you get
Pneumonia?
 If you have had a cold or the flu you are more likely to
get pneumonia. You are also more likely get it if you
have a long-term disease like asthma or cancer.

4. How long does it last?
 The incubation period for pneumonia is 2-4 days.
 It can last 24-48 hours with treatment and much
longer without.

5. How deadly is
pneumonia?
 More than 60,000 Americans die of pneumonia
every year.

6. How do you get
pneumonia?
 The most common causes of pneumonia are
bacteria and viruses found in the environment.

7. Pneumonia vaccination
The pneumonia vaccine was invented in 1796 by
Edward Jenner.

8. How can you keep from
getting pneumonia?
 Get a yearly flu shot
 Pneumonia vaccine