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Get ready to celebrate World Pneumonia Day on November 12! This special day has been around since 2009, when it was created by the Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia in order to raise awareness of this deadly disease. Each year, almost one million children die from pneumonia and yet there are still people who don’t know about it. Let's use World Pneumonia Day as an opportunity to spread knowledge and understanding about this serious medical condition.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1875</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Discovery of Pneumonia Bacterium</div><div class='timeline-text'>German physician Albert Fraenkel identified Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacteria that commonly causes pneumonia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1918</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pneumonia and Spanish Flu</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Spanish flu pandemic, secondary bacterial pneumonia was a leading cause of death.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1944</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Penicillin Mass Production</div><div class='timeline-text'>The mass production of penicillin provided an effective treatment against bacterial pneumonia, drastically reducing mortality rates.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Pneumonia Vaccine</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first vaccine against pneumococcal pneumonia was introduced, further preventing the disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of World Pneumonia Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia established World Pneumonia Day to raise awareness about the impact of pneumonia on children worldwide.</div></div></div> <div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Updated Vaccine Introductions</div><div class='timeline-text'>Updated pneumococcal conjugate vaccines were introduced to protect against more strains of the bacteria, playing a crucial role in pneumonia prevention.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate money or supplies to an organization that works to reduce the impact of pneumonia on communities around the world. Your donation can go towards providing vaccinations, essential medicines, or support for those affected by the disease.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Raise awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share information about World Pneumonia Day on social media and spread the word about the importance of preventing, treating, and curing this deadly disease. Reach out to friends, family, and colleagues, and ask them to join you in raising awareness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a clinic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local clinic or hospital that specializes in treating pneumonia and offer to help. You can volunteer your time to help educate patients about the disease, assist nurses with patient care, or provide administrative support.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Host an event such as a bake sale or car wash to raise money for organizations working to combat pneumonia. You can also organize other activities such as auctions or raffles to generate more funds.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises awareness of a common medical condition</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that affects over 300 million people every year, but many are unaware of its causes and symptoms. World Pneumonia Day helps to raise awareness for this common yet deadly illness, so that more people can receive proper treatment and prevention in time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Brings global attention to a major public health issue</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Despite its prevalence, pneumonia often receives little attention from world leaders and policymakers. World Pneumonia Day brings the public's attention to the need for increased investment in preventative education and healthcare services to address this public health crisis.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages increased research & development</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Pneumonia Day encourages countries to invest in research and development of new treatments, vaccines, and diagnosis tools that can help reduce the burden of the illness on both individuals and communities worldwide. By investing in these areas, we can help ensure a healthier future for everyone!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pneumonia is the Leading Cause of Death Among Children Under Five</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite being a preventable and treatable disease, pneumonia is the top cause of death among children under five worldwide, killing an estimated 2,000 children each day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Different Types of Pneumonia</h3><p class='facts-content'>Pneumonia can be caused by various microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. The treatment and severity of the disease depend on the causing agent.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pneumonia can Spread in Various Ways</h3><p class='facts-content'>Pneumonia can be spread through airborne droplets during a cough or sneeze, and it can also occur through blood, especially during and shortly after birth.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ideal Conditions for Pneumonia Growth</h3><p class='facts-content'>Overcrowded homes, poor nutrition, indoor air pollution, and lack of proper hygiene are just some of the conditions that increase the likelihood of pneumonia.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Access to Healthcare Significantly Reduces Pneumonia Fatalities</h3><p class='facts-content'>Improving access to health care and ensuring widespread immunization has reduced pneumonia fatalities by 50% since 2000.</p></div></div>
World Pneumonia Day is celebrated on November 12 every year. In 2024 World Pneumonia Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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