Patient was educated on bacterial pneumonia as follows:
- Bacterial pneumonia is the most common and can affect people of any age group.
- This is the pneumonia for which vaccination is performed.
- Bacterial pneumonia can develop on its own or when the health status of any individual is compromised after a severe cold or flu infection.
- Though many bacteria can cause pneumonia, the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Bacterial pneumonia usually causes a very severe infection and can result in prolonged illness and fatality, if not promptly attended to.