As one of the major contributors to childhood mortality, ARIs need to be at the forefront of Maternal and Child Health programs. It is imperative that health care professionals have a sound understanding of how ARIs affect the individual, family, and community, and work more diligently to implement proven treatment plans in high need settings. It is our responsibilty as public health professions to continue the development of prevention methods and increase our understanding of social, economic, and political constraints that keep communities from implementing needed public health initiatives.  Furthermore, the barriers that prevent families from seeking timely and appropriate health care services need to be better understood and addressed.  Through our countinued work, we hope to reduce the heavy disease burden of respiratory infections and eliminate childhood deaths from this treatable condition.