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Warning!!! Streptococcus pneumoniae Outbreak!!!

Warning!!! Streptococcus pneumoniae Outbreak!!! “Pneumonia”. How it is spread: Infected people breathing on others. . Symptoms of Pneumonia: Feeling like you have the flu Headache Fever Occasionally stomach pain. Nausea .

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Warning!!! Streptococcus pneumoniae Outbreak!!!

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  1. Warning!!! Streptococcus pneumoniae Outbreak!!! “Pneumonia” • How it is spread: • Infected people breathing on others. • Symptoms of Pneumonia: • Feeling like you have the flu • Headache • Fever • Occasionally stomach pain. • Nausea • Who should be aware: • Anyone • Smokers • People with lung problems • Weak immune system • Elderly • People with AIDS • People who has Asthma • Number of cases a year: • 2009: 1.1 million people in • the US. • Number of deaths per • year: • 1.5 million deaths • for kids under the • age of 5in the • world. • Prevention for Pneumonia: • Vaccinate at the doctor/hospital. • Washing hands regularly. • Regularly cleaning hard surfaces: door nobs, phones, remotes etc. • Limiting exposure to cigarette smoke. • Take vitamins. PNEUMONIA

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