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Pneumonia
Infection of the lungs.
Alveoli (air sacs of lungs) fill with fluid and pus, making
breathing more difficult.
Pneumococcal pneumonia
Caused by bacteria called pneumococcus (Streptococcus
pneumoniae).
Raise awareness
Let patients and healthcare providers know about the
relationship between flu and pneumococcal pneumonia.
Alert people to look for complications of bacterial
pneumonia after flu infection.
The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.