Pneumonia is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable death in the United States. Developing an action plan and workflow process that supports preventive care managment of pneumococcal vaccination will help you provide
Materials
Beat the Bug poster
Battle the Bug Poster
Tips for Physician Offices/Clinics
Fact Sheets from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Pocket Card Recommendations for Antibiotic Treatment
Pneumonia Vaccine Fact Sheet
Prevention Reminder Poster
Resources for Pneumonia Immunization Education
Pneumococcal infections can be hard to treat because of drug resistance, making prevention through vaccination the best option for many patients. Vaccines protect not only those who get immunized, but also the people around them. The following are links to resources for pneumonia education for patients and providers.
CDC Pneumonia Stats
American Family Physician
American Nurses Association
World Health Organization, Pneumococcus Resources
Immunization Action Coalition