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How can i prevent pneumonia? what causes pneumonia? is there a way to prevent it?
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Varied causes: There are pneumonia vaccines to help decrease your chance of pneumonia. Staying away from people who are sick with the cough can also help decrease your chance of pneumonia. Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria and fungus.
Answered 9/28/2016
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