#Meningitis spreads mostly from one person to another through respiratory droplets e.g. coughing, sneezing & close contact such as kissing

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms

Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.

Early recognition of #Meningitis saves lives.

Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.

#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe

#Meningitis can affect any age group but mostly occurs in children and young adults.

Visit a healthcare centre for immediate medical attention if you notice any of these symptoms in your young ones.

Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.

Seek immediate medical attention if you or a loved one notice any of the symptoms associated with #Meningitis:

➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain when exposed to bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe

Did You Know: #Meningitis is a top cause of acquired deafness in children?

Get them vaccinated!

Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.

#TakeResponsibility

#Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the spinal cord & brain.

Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as
✅Fever/severe headache
✅Vomiting
✅Drowsiness
✅Rash
✅Seizures
✅Muscle/joint pain
✅Stiff neck

#TakeResponsibility

Bacterial meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable; #meningitis vaccines are safe, effective, and give protection to your family and community.

Parents and caregivers, now is the time to catch up on the childhood immunisations that protect against meningitis.

ICYMI

Our DG, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa was live on Channels Television's morning brief to speak explicitly on #LassaFever and #Meningitis: current situation, response activities and recommended prevention measures.

🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/_7Jhq8CYF2c?feature=shared

Did You Know: #Meningitis is a top cause of acquired deafness in children?

Get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!

Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.

#TakeResponsibility

#Meningitis is an epidemic-prone disease requiring immediate reporting in Nigeria.

ALL healthcare workers are urged to have a high index of suspicion if they notice these signs & symptoms in their patients:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle/joint pain
➡️Stiff neck