One Small Step for Babies, One Giant Leap for Humankind. July 5, 2016 â Even before they stand up, infants have a rough idea of how to walk; they just need some time to lay down the right neural wiring. Understanding how babies take their first steps can also help us to ...
1 Stay away from people who have colds, the flu, or other respiratory tract infections. 2  If you haven't had measles or chickenpox or if you didn't get vaccines against these diseases, avoid people who have them. 3  Wash your hands often. 4  This helps prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria that may cause pneumonia.here are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia. 1  Stop smoking. 2  You're more likely to get pneumonia if you smoke. 3  Avoid people who have infections that sometimes lead to pneumonia.
According to Dr. Sara Dumond of Baby Magazine, once the patient begins taking antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing his pneumonia, he can expect to remain contagious for 48 hours from the time he takes his first dose. He can easily spread his illness by coughing, sneezing and sharing eating implements (fork, plate, glass).