SOME SYMPTOMS MAY BE SEVERE AND LAST FOR WEEKS.

Pneumococcal pneumonia can come on quickly. Some symptoms appear suddenly and may include:

High fever, up to 105°F
Excessive sweating
Shaking chills
Fatigue that makes it hard to get
through the day

Difficulty breathing
Chest pain
Cough with phlegm that persists
or gets worse

Nails that may turn blue from lack
of oxygen in the blood

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Learn about the symptoms and impact of pneumococcal pneumonia on your nails.

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Know the difference—it's not a cold or the flu.

Unlike cold or flu, which are caused by viruses, pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) are caused by bacteria.

Both can be serious, or even life threatening. Symptoms can last for a week or longer. You could even end up in the hospital.

True or False?
Your immune system weakens as you age, putting you at
higher risk for pneumococcal pneumonia.

True False

True
It’s true, your immune system does weaken with age.

That may put you at higher risk for pneumococcal pneumonia. You may also be at higher risk if you are living with chronic health conditions like asthma, chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease, or diabetes, among others.

True
The fact is, your immune system does weaken with age.