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Harnett County Board of Commissioners October 2 Regular Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Harnett County Board of Elections Pre-Election Day / Absentee Board Meeting The Harnett County Board of Elections will meet Monday, Oct. 9th, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Harnett County Resource Center and Library located at 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington for ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners October 10 Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next work session on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Harnett County Board of Elections Regular Board Meeting 10/10/2023 – 10/11/2023 The Harnett County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Harnett County Resource Center and Library located at 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington. |
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Movie in the Park- Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse We are so excited to announce another Movie in the Park for the Fall of 2023! Please join us and our friends at Lillington Parks and Recreation on Friday, October ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners October 16 Regular Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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2023 Harnett County Senior Men's Golf Tournament Entry is $30 per golfer and covers your round of play, golf cart, and lunch. Participants must live, work, or play your home course in Harnett County, and must be ... |
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Citizen Information Session Join Harnett County Manager Brent Trout, Community Relations Director Desiree Patrick, and several Harnett County staff as they discuss initiatives, programs, and services that the County provides. This is an ... |
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. Viruses, bacteria, and fungi can all cause pneumonia. Common signs of pneumonia can include cough, fever, and trouble breathing.
Vaccines can prevent some types of pneumonia. There are two vaccines that help prevent pneumococcal disease among adults 65 years or older. Both vaccines are safe and effective, but they cannot be given at the same time.
You can also help prevent pneumonia and other respiratory infections by following good hygiene practices. These practices include washing your hands regularly and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
Certain people are more likely to get pneumonia:
Protect your health wit these healthy living practices: Avoid people who are sick. If you are sick, stay away from others as much as possible to keep from getting them sick.
You can also help prevent respiratory infections by:
The Health Department provides both pneumonia vaccines for more information about pneumonia vaccines call our office at 910-893-7550. For more information click here to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) web site.