Transcript - Pneumonia

Video transcript for animation on pneumonia.

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. 

It can affect tamariki of all ages.

Tamariki with pneumonia:

• cough
• and have a fever

Tamariki may also:

• breathe harder and faster
• have noisy breathing
• have trouble eating and drinking

If you think your child may have pneumonia, see a health professional.

Most tamariki make a full recovery but it can take a couple of weeks.

Some tamariki may need to go to hospital.

If you are worried, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or see a health professional urgently if your child:

• is under 3 months old or
• is having trouble breathing or
• is having less than half their normal feeds or
• looks unwell or
• gets worse after beginning to get better

Even if your child has seen a heath professional - if you're worried or they're getting worse, see a health professional again.

Dial 111 if your child:

• is blue around the mouth or
• is struggling to breathe or
• is hard to wake or
• is floppy

Some tamariki can have an infection that lasts longer.

See a health professional if:

• the cough is getting worse again or
• the cough lasts for more than 4 weeks or
• your child has had pneumonia before