Busting 5 common myths about Pneumococcal Pneumonia

By Team VIVA! | July 2, 2012 |

Pneumonia Awareness Week (July 2 – 8, 2012) This year’s theme for Pneumonia Awareness Week is Preventing Pneumococcal Pneumonia. Pneumococcal pneumonia is an often fatal lung infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, responsible for more deaths worldwide than any other single bacteria. This week, experts and patients are joining forces to heighten community awareness…

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Dr Harry Cooper discusses Pneumococcal Pneumonia

By Team VIVA! | May 14, 2012

Dr Harry Cooper discusses the seriousness of pneumococcal pneumonia and how to protect oneself against pneumonia, such as having the free pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination available to Australians aged 65 and over. Pneumococcal Pneumonia from VIVA! Communications on Vimeo.

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