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We have published our latest #LassaFever epidemiology data.
Here you can find a summary of all the latest figures in our weekly infographic.🔽
The full report can be accessed via
🔗ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitre…
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🔗Visit our website for accurate information on #diphtheria and to stay informed!
➡️Factsheet: ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/D
➡️Public health advisory: ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/dipht…
➡️Healthcare workers advisory: ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/dipht…
➡️Situation reports:
A suspected case of #Lassafever is anyone with associated symptoms AND/OR
✅History of contact with excreta/urine of rodents
✅History of contact with a probable/confirmed case within 21 days of onset of symptoms
✅Unexplainable bleeding
Visit a healthcare facility early when
Q: How does #diphtheria spread?
A: #Diphtheria spreads easily through:
➡️Direct contact with infected people
➡️Droplets from an infected person while coughing or sneezing
➡️Contact with contaminated objects/clothing
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#Lassafever presents with symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria.
Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, sore throat, nausea & vomiting.
Healthcare workers are urged to always have a high index of suspicion and practice standard infection prevention and control
#Diphtheria is primarily controlled by maintaining widespread immunity through vaccination.
Healthcare workers with the risk of exposure to diphtheria patients should ensure to get vaccinated for their protection.
#TakeResponsibility #VaccinesWork
Childhood vaccines are safe and effective, they protect children from common childhood illnesses.
To get full protection, follow the immunization schedule as recommended by your health care worker.
#SupportImmunization
The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine.
Ensure you and your family members are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria .
#StaySafeStayHealthy
#Nigeria is the first country in the world to roll out a new #meningitis vaccine, Men5CV recommended by World Health Organization (WHO): who.int/news/item/12-0…
Meningitis is an old and deadly foe, but this new vaccine holds the potential to change the trajectory of the disease, preventing future