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There is no specific vaccine for viral pneumonia, but vaccines such as the influenza (flu) vaccine and the measles vaccine can help prevent some of the viral infections that can lead to pneumonia. It is important to practice good hygiene, get vaccinated, and seek medical attention if you develop symptoms of pneumonia.
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Is pneumonia a Viral or Bacterial?
Pneumonia can be caused by both viruses and bacteria. Viral pneumonia is usually less severe than bacterial pneumonia, but both can cause serious illness and require treatment. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
The only bacterial vaccine widely used to render long-term protection is the vaccine for?
There are several vaccines to prevent bacterial infections, but not nearly as many as there are for viral infections. One widely used today is the vaccine for bacterial pneumonia which has been very effective in reducing death from this infection in the elderly. Other frequently used vaccines for bacterial diseases include those for: meningitis, cholera, salmonella, anthrax, plague, Hib, and tuberculosis.
Which vaccine is produced by using only a part of the viral genome?
Subunit vaccines are produced using only a part of the viral genome. These vaccines use specific proteins or fragments of the virus to stimulate an immune response without causing infection. An example of a subunit vaccine is the Hepatitis B vaccine.
How you diagnose if it's viral or bacterial pneumonia?
A sputum culture will generally tell. Bacteria can be cultured, viruses can't.
What is an infection of the lungs caused by a bacteria or virus?
An infection of the lungs caused by bacteria is known as pneumonia, while an infection caused by a virus is called viral pneumonia or pneumonia caused by a specific virus like influenza. Symptoms may include cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Treatment typically involves antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia and supportive care for viral pneumonia.
What is the scientific name for viral pneumonia?
Viral Pneumonia IS the "scientific" name.
Does flu immunization cover pneumonia?
Not directly. The flu shot will only prevent the specific type of viral influenza that the vaccine has been developed to prevent. Most pneumonia is due to bacterial infections and not viral, although viral pneumonia and bacterial pneumonia are both common secondary complications of influenza. So, in the sense of preventing the flu that might have a secondary complication of pneumonia, it could be somewhat effective but not assured. For better prevention of pneumonia, there is a pneumonia vaccine that can be received at the same time as the flu vaccine, which is often done in the elderly or those with underlying health problems, especially chronic lung or heart diseases.
How does a vaccine help fight viral infections?
When the vaccine gets to the body the it will block away the viral infection.
What is the correct code for viral pneumonia?
The ICD-9-CM code for Viral Pneumonia is 480.9
Are there mushrooms in the pneumonia vaccine?
no...
How often do you need to administer the pneumonia vaccine?
My doctor told me to get the pneumonia vaccine shot every 5 years.
How viral pneumonia is transmitted?
Viral Pneumonia is transmitted from one person to another. It an acute infection and it is an airborne transmitted virus.
Should someone who has already had pneumonia get the pneumonia vaccine?
Yes, if you are otherwise a candidate for the vaccine (there are age and health considerations as well as whether you have been vaccinated for it in the past), you should get vaccinated since pneumonia can be caused by different microbes, some types are viral, some types are bacterial, and even some more rare types are fungal. The type of pneumonia you had may be different than the types that are protected by the currently available pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine (aka the "pneumonia vaccination").Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by pneumococcus bacteria. There are more than 80 different types of this bacteria that can cause pneumonia. The most common 23 of these types are included in the current vaccination. So even if you had one of the types of pneumonia that was caused by this bacteria, you can still be susceptible to the other types.
What is a solution made from weakened virus particles that prevents viral disease?
vaccine
What is the name of germ of pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a general term, not a specific disease. There is viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, and a fungal pneumonia, among others.
Does vaccine treat the symptoms of an infection?
There are a number of viral infections for which vaccines are available. Most viral infections, though, have no vaccine available.
Is pneumonia started by a virus?
It can be viral or bacterial.
