Pneumonia Prevention

The pneumococcal vaccine is the only pneumonia prevention measure to prevent getting pneumococcal pneumonia. Vaccines are available for children and adults.

The Vaccines and Immunizations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you get the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine if you are in any of the following groups.

You are 65 years old or older
You have a serious long-term health problem such as heart disease, sickle cell disease, alcoholism, lung disease (not including asthma), diabetes, or liver cirrhosis
Your resistance to infection is lowered due to:

HIV infection or AIDS
Lymphoma, leukemia, or other cancers
Cancer treatment with x-rays or medicines
Treatment with long-term steroid medicines
Bone marrow or organ transplant
Kidney failure or kidney syndrome
Damaged spleen or no spleen

You are an Alaskan Native or from certain Native American populations

NIP also recommends that all babies and children younger than 2 years old get the pneumococcal vaccine as pneumonia prevention.

Contact your health care provider to find out whether you or your child should be vaccinated as pneumonia prevention from pneumococcal pneumonia.

Complications

In about 30 percent of people with pneumococcal pneumonia, the bacteria invade the bloodstream from the lungs. This causes bacteremia, a very serious complication of pneumococcal pneumonia that also can cause other lung problems and certain heart problems.

Nutrients for Healthy Airways

Step 1. Establish a Nutritional Foundation:

VIBE® - 1-2 ounces daily - split between AM/PM
Liquid multi-nutrient delivery technology that provides critical essential nutrients and cofactors needed for the body to thrive. VIBE provides outstanding daily nutritional support and contains specialized nutrients to manage the aging process.*

Step 2. Focus on Airways Health Goals:

EFACOR™ - (Omega-3s) - 2 softgels daily - 10 min. before a meal
Concentrated, pharmaceutical grade, natural Omega-3 dietary supplement providing high dose EPA and DHA. EFACOR is guaranteed ultra-pure, free of environmental contaminants and to have exceptional taste.*

Probiotic+™ - 2 caps daily - 10 min. before breakfast
Helpful bacteria promote balanced digestive and intestinal environments for proper nutrient absorption. Supports cholesterol health, the immune system and healthy aging. Assists health during GI distress. Helps replenish beneficial bacteria reduced from antibiotic use.*

Molybdenum - 2 TBSP - daily for 1 month
Supports healthy enzyme system function. Detoxification pathway for acetaldehyde in the body. Healthy airways. Normal cellular replication. Healthy bacteria in the large intestine.*

Phytamins® (Vitamins) - 1 ounce daily - in PM
Assists the immune system. Enhances bone strength and flexibility. Promotes healthy brain functions. Supports respiration of tissues. Complements minerals. Effectively converts food into energy.*

Germanium - 1 tsp daily - in AM
Germanium has been implicated in the promotion of healthy oxygen flow to tissues and normal functioning of immune cells. Many view germanium as a substance that can help maintain healthy balance of body functions.*

The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Please, consult your health care provider before taking over the counter or prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, or following any health treatment or regimen. The above product(s) is not a substiture for a well balanced diet.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.