Table 4 WHO’s New Pneumonia Treatment Guidelines for Community Case Management
Age | Pneumonia in low HIV Prevalence areas | Pneumonia in high HIV Prevalence areas | Severe Pneumonia | Severe Pneumonia Danger Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2–12 Months 4-10 kg | 1 Amoxicillin 250 mg tablet/twice a day/3 days | 1 Amoxicillin 250 mg tablet/twice a day/5 days | 1 Amoxicillin 250 mg tablet/twice a day/5 days | 1st dose antibiotic, referral to health facility for supportive therapy |
12–59 Months 10-19 kg | 2 Amoxicillin 250 mg tablets/twice a day/3 days | 2 Amoxicillin 250 mg tablet/twice a day/5 days | 2 Amoxicillin 250 mg tablets/twice a day/5 days | 1st dose antibiotic, referral to health facility for supportive therapy |