Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of lungs that is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. These infections are generally spread by direct contact with infected people.

GENERAL INFORMATION Fact sheet on pneumonia WHO PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Vaccine research: Streptococcus pneumoniae PUBLICATIONS Pneumonia: the forgotten killer of children - More publications about pneumonia in children RELATED TOPICS - Child health - Vaccines - Nutrition - Air pollution

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