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Update on Prevention Efforts for Pneumonia Attributed Deaths in Children Under 5 Years of Age

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

To update the knowledge base and effectiveness of clinical interventions to prevent death from pneumonia.

Recent Findings

Integrated management, early identification of danger signs, appropriate care at the appropriate time, and the use of vaccines against respiratory diseases have proven to reduce mortality drastically.

Summary

Most deaths in children less than 5 years of age are from pneumonia in resource-limited environments. Effective strategies such as early detection of signs of danger, access to appropriate care in a timely manner, appropriate antibiotics administered early on, the use of Kangaroo mother care, supplementation of zinc, vaccination and community interventions must to be considered in order to reduce the burden of childhood mortality due to respiratory diseases.

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Arreaza, C., Arreaza, D., Coriat, J. et al. Update on Prevention Efforts for Pneumonia Attributed Deaths in Children Under 5 Years of Age. Curr Trop Med Rep 5, 16–23 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40475-018-0138-6

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