S. pneumoniae is not only the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia, but is also the top cause of deaths due to pneumonia in children. Positive Parenting
Pneumonia is one of the top five causes of childhood death in Malaysia, according to the Department of Statistics.
What makes this infectious disease so deadly to children?
Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe in enough oxygen for the body.
Anyone can get infected, but infants, the aged and sick people are the most vulnerable due to their weaker immune systems.
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VACCINATING THE SOLDIER
On the 7 April 21,Troops at Modika Barracks received the Covid-19 vaccination and were immunized in fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
This is in line with the ongoing Phase 1 of the National Immunization Programme that targets among others, the military.
Speaking during the exercise, the Deputy Commander urged all personnel to take part in the immunization process as this will secure the health of the force during the pandemic as well as provide a mission ready force to serve the country.
He encouraged all those who were vaccinated to continue adhering to the COVID-19 protocols as laid down by Ministry of Health towards fighting the virus.