Pneumococcal vaccination service

We tend to associate winter ailments with older people. Although more prevalent in winter months, pneumococcal infections can actually strike people of any age, at any time.

Common Symptoms of Pneumonia Include:

• Cough: You may cough up yellow or green mucus (phlegm).

• Shortness of Breath: Difficulty breathing or feeling breathless, especially during physical activity.

• High Temperature: Fever, often accompanied by chills.

• Chest Pain: Pain or discomfort in the chest area, especially when breathing deeply or coughing.

• Body Aches: Generalized body pain or discomfort.

• Fatigue: Feeling extremely tired or weak.

• Loss of Appetite: Decreased desire to eat or drink.

• Wheezing: Making whistling or rattling noises while breathing; infants may exhibit grunting noises.

• Confusion: Particularly common among older adults, feeling disoriented or mentally foggy