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#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

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#Measles infection can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems.

Ensure the completion of routine immunisation for your children or wards to keep them safe and #healthy.

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#Vaccines are the best defence against #measles.

Ensure to get your child or ward vaccinated with the two doses of the #measles vaccine to protect them from infection.

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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.

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Protect your loved ones!

#Meningitis can strike fast, but you can act faster.

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

#TakeResponsibility #VaccinesWork
#Lassafever infection can be prevented with the right measures in place.

To prevent the spread of #Lassafever:
➡️Practice good hygiene
➡️Maintain a clean environment
➡️Block all holes in your house to prevent entry of rodents
➡️ Ensure proper disposal of garbage

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#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.

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Ensuring food hygiene and safety is key in the prevention of #LassaFever.

➡️Store food in tightly closed containers
➡️Ensure proper hygiene in the preparation and consumption of food.
➡️Do not eat foods that have come in contact with rats

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#Measles is not just a rash.

Routine immunisation must remain a priority for parents and caregivers.

#TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread of such as #Measles.
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Know the symptoms of #Mpox.

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #mpox.

Do not self-medicate!

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#LassaFever spreads through direct or indirect contact with infected rodents.

Ensure you keep your environment clean at all times to prevent the infestation of rats in your homes and communities.

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#Cholera is a waterborne disease, with a higher risk of spread when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.

Practice and ensure the use of safe water in your homes and communities.

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People of all age groups who come in contact with the urine, faeces, saliva, or blood of rats or infected persons are at risk of getting infected with #LassaFever.

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🪤Use traps, rat gums to get rid of rats in the house
👐🏽Do not touch rats, dead or alive with your bare hands
🐀Avoid eating food/fruits eaten by rats
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