ALL health workers must continue to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Mpox.

Ensure to take necessary precautions when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #Mpox.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

What is #Mpox❓
How is it transmitted❓
What are the symptoms❓
What are the recommended #InfectionPreventionandControl measures for the general public and healthcare workers❓

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What is #Mpox❓
How is it transmitted❓
What are the symptoms❓
How can you prevent it❓
What should you do when you notice symptoms associated with #Mpox❓

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#Mpox is preventable.

Let us #TakeResponsibility to practice infection prevention and control measures that have proven to limit the spread of #Mpox infection.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

What is #Mpox❓
How does it spread❓
What are the signs and symptoms❓
How can you prevent it❓
What should you do when you notice symptoms associated with #Mpox❓

🔗Full video: https://youtu.be/cCUu4PXwT0A

ALL health workers must continue to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Mpox.

Ensure to take necessary precautions when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #Mpox.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.

Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Mpox. Isolate any suspected or confirmed cases for adequate diagnosis and treatment.

#TakeResponsibility

#Mpox is preventable.

❌Avoid contact with sick/dead animals
❌Avoid close/skin-to-skin contact with infected persons or persons showing symptoms
✅Cook all animal meats & products properly before eating
✅Wash hands after handling animals & caring for/visiting sick people

#Mpox can spread from one person to another through contact with:

➡️respiratory fluids of an infected person
➡️body fluids of an infected person
➡️contaminated materials of an infected person

If you or someone you know observes symptoms, report to a health facility immediately

#Mpox symptoms include:
➡️Fever
➡️Headache
➡️Body pain & weakness
➡️Sore throat
➡️Rash on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals
➡️Swollen lymph nodes

If you or someone you know experience these symptoms, visit a healthcare facility for proper diagnosis and care

#Mpox can be treated.

Do not self-medicate!

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for proper health care when you observe any symptoms associated with #mpox.

#TakeResponsibility

#Mpox spreads easily through contact with infected persons or contaminated materials.

Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.

Isolate any suspected or confirmed cases for adequate diagnosis and treatment.

#Mpox symptoms include:
➡️Fever
➡️Headache
➡️Body pain & weakness
➡️Sore throat
➡️Rash on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals
➡️Swollen lymph nodes

If you or someone you know experience these symptoms, visit a healthcare facility for proper diagnosis and care

#Mpox can be treated.

Do not self-medicate!

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for proper health care when you observe any symptoms associated with #mpox.

#TakeResponsibility

#Mpox spreads easily through contact with infected persons or contaminated materials.

Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.

Isolate any suspected or confirmed cases for adequate diagnosis and treatment.

Zoonotic diseases such as #LassaFever & #mpox repeatedly pose threats to humans & animals with significant disability & death rates.

Practising healthy interactions with animals and the environment builds a healthy nation with minimal risk of spread of infectious diseases.