Pneumonia is more common in children younger than 5, and it can range from mild (like mycoplasma pneumonia, also known as "the walking pneumonia") to serious and potentially life-threatening.

A fever is a rectal temperature of 100.4℉ (38℃) and higher. It is the body’s appropriate response to an infection and helps stimulate the immune system.

Handwashing with soap & water is best, however, hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol is the next-best option whenever soap & water are not available.

Good hand hygiene is one of the easiest and most important ways we can teach our children to stay healthy. A good rule of thumb to teach your child regarding proper hand hygiene: When in doubt, wash your hands!