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Brushing your teeth in hospital could reduce the chance of catching pneumonia
A toothbrush, some toothpaste and a few minutes of care can prevent a life‑threatening infection.
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- The Conversation: Brushing your teeth in hospital could reduce the chance of catching pneumonia — by Brett Mitchell, Professor of Nursing and Health Services Research, University of Newcastle, Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University, Nicole White, Associate Professor of Statistics, Queensland University of Technology, Peta Ellen Tehan, Senior Lecturer, Monas University, Monash University, Philip Russo, Professor, Director of Research, Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University
