Do you have chronic heart disease? You may be at risk for pneumococcal pneumonia

(BPT) - Love isn't the only thing worth celebrating in February, it's also important to celebrate our actual hearts.

This month is American Heart Month - which is aimed at raising awareness for heart health, educating about risk factors for heart disease and sharing tips on how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

There are many ways you can celebrate American Heart Month. Here are just a few:

• Wear red to raise awareness for heart health
• Create a walking routine with friends and family
• Try new heart-healthy recipes and share with others
• Engage in stress-relieving activities like yoga, art, and meditation
• Get vaccinated for pneumococcal pneumonia if you have chronic heart disease

Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can put you in the hospital for weeks and even be life threatening.

Our heart and lungs work closely together and that's why it's important to take a holistic approach.

If you have chronic heart disease, you are at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia - and getting vaccinated can help protect you.

Adults 65 or older and adults 19 or older with certain other chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes are also at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia and should consider asking their doctor or pharmacist about vaccination.

Pneumococcal pneumonia can strike at any time, in any season. Vaccination is available all year round, so now is the time to ask your doctor or pharmacist if vaccination is right for you.

Even if you've already had a previous pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine, your healthcare provider may recommend additional vaccination to help prevent the disease.

Kick off American Heart Month strong by asking your doctor or pharmacist about pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination and visit knowpneumonia.com to learn more.

Brought to you by Pfizer.