We all love and care for our nearest and dearest. Our family members and loved ones are real-life heroes who love and protect us, but they need looking after too. It is important that we do all we can to protect them and their emotional and physical health.
Pneumonia is a serious problem that can affect anyone of any age.1 When looking out for our loved ones we should try and do whatever we can to help prevent them from getting pneumonia and protect our very own heroes.
Every year, up to
1 in 100 adults in the UK develops pneumonia2
Pneumonia can affect people for a long time, with fatigue lasting up to 3 months and it taking up to 6 months to get back to normal3
Approximately 1 in 5 adults hospitalised with pneumonia is under 65 years of age in England4
During a flu infection, and for up to 1 week after, you are around 100 times more likely to develop pneumonia5
Cause of pneumonia
Pneumonia is a respiratory illness caused by infection from bacteria, viruses or fungi, which can lead to irritation and inflammation of the lungs.6
Many people may not realise that they have pneumonia because the symptoms vary and are similar to those of the common cold and flu.1,6
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