Question

Newborns, just having been born, can be prone to pneumonia, especially when there are many cases of pneumonia in the hospital. How should one prevent it?

Answer

Neonatal pneumonia is one of the most common infectious diseases during the neonatal period, with high incidence and mortality rates. However, pneumonia is preventable as it is mainly caused by pathogenic bacteria. Preventive measures include cutting off transmission routes and boosting immunity. It should be avoided to let people with common cold, pneumonia, and other infectious diseases come into contact with newborns. At the same time, regular ventilation and disinfection of indoor spaces should be conducted to reduce the risk of infection.