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​​​​​​​Here's how it happens.
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Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae​​​​​​​

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It can spread from person to person through coughing or close contact​​​​​​​

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If the bacteria reach the lungs, they can cause some of the air sacs to become inflamed and fill with fluid​​​​​​​

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This can lead to chest pain, coughing, difficulty breathing, and could potentially put you in the hospital​​​​​​​

You're at higher risk if you're...

​​​​​​​[18 or older]​​​​​​​

with certain chronic conditions.
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OR

[65 or older]​​​​​​

even if you're healthy.
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Unsure about your risk? 

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True or False?

You can get pneumococcal pneumonia anywhere, anytime.

True

That’s right, you can get pneumococcal pneumonia anywhere, anytime.

That’s because it spreads from person to person through coughing or close contact. You should also know that the symptoms can hit without warning and can even put you in the hospital.

Find out if you’re at higher risk
False

The truth is, you can get pneumococcal pneumonia anywhere, anytime.

That’s because it spreads from person to person through coughing or close contact. You should also know that the symptoms can hit without warning and can even put you in the hospital.

Find out if you’re at higher risk
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