Tips to prevent walking pneumonia

Surveillance and monitoring

Monitoring antibiotic resistance patterns to ensure the effectiveness of available treatments.

Public awareness and education

The campaign aims to raise awareness about walking pneumonia, its symptoms, prevention strategies, and the significance of prompt medical attention.

Vaccination programmes

The study evaluates the effectiveness of existing vaccines, like the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), in preventing walking pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Community-based interventions

The initiative involves implementing community-based strategies to promote healthy respiratory practices and decrease the transmission of walking pneumonia.

Practice good hand hygiene

Wash hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after public places, eating, and coughing or sneezing, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol.

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