Proper vaccination key to avoiding effects of pneumonia, smog

LAHORE:The impact of climate change on children’s health is undeniable. With the worsening smog, we are seeing an alarming rise in respiratory issues among young patients. ChildLife Foundation Medical Director Dr Irfan Habib said this on Monday.

In response to the dual challenge of pneumonia and climate change-driven health threats, ChildLife Foundation emphasised the importance of prevention through vaccination and community education. Families are being educated on reducing exposure to smog and recognising early symptoms of respiratory distress.

ChildLife Foundation, on World Pneumonia Day, draws attention to the growing impact of climate change and environmental crises, such as the current smog emergency, on child health in Pakistan.

He said climate change is exacerbating air pollution and causing severe respiratory issues, making children even more vulnerable to diseases like pneumonia. Pneumonia, which claimed the lives of over 800,000 children globally each year, is being worsened by the deteriorating air quality caused by smog. The effects of climate change have made conditions like pneumonia harder to control, especially in urban areas with extreme pollution levels.

Dr Irfan stated that climate change is exacerbating air pollution and causing severe respiratory issues, making children even more vulnerable to diseases like pneumonia. Pneumonia, which claimed the lives of over 800,000 children globally each year, is being worsened by the deteriorating air quality caused by smog. The effects of climate change have made conditions like pneumonia harder to control, especially in urban areas with extreme pollution levels.