Pneumonia
If your chest muscles are affected by your SCI, you may have difficulty breathing and coughing. This can increase your susceptibility to pneumonia. Ask your doctor about a pneumococcal vaccination. This can prevent some types of pneumonia infections, as well as certain meningitis and blood infections.
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Disabilities related to mobility were present in less than 2% of people between the ages of 15 and 24, but affected about 44% of individuals aged 75 and over. (PALS 2006)




