Management
The disease can be treated with appropriate antibiotics. However, the emergence of drug-resistant strains of pneumococci has made treatment more difficult.
Prevention
Pneumococcal vaccination
- There are several types of pneumococcal vaccines. They are safe and effective.
- Newborns should follow the schedule recommended for vaccination
- Elders aged 65 years or above should also get a pneumococcal vaccination.
- Persons in the high-risk groups should consult their family doctors on having the vaccination for personal protection.
Maintain good personal hygiene
- Perform hand hygiene frequently
- Cover your nose and mouth with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing.
- Wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, refrain from work or attending class at school, avoid going to crowded places and seek medical advice promptly.
- Build up good body immunity by having a balanced diet, regular exercise and adequate rest, do not smoke and avoid alcohol consumption.
Pneumococcal vaccine is available at our clinic, please talk with our staff for details.