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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#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 measures.

#LassafeverInfo

Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic fever transmitted through contact with rats.

Early reporting to a health facility can save your life.

Visit our website at www.ncdc.gov.ng for more info on #Lassafever. Get:
• Advice for the general public
• Advice for healthcare workers
• Situation reports

#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.

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We appreciate all women whose resilience and expertise drive positive change and accelerate progress in making our communities healthier, stronger, and more vibrant.

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Our #LassaFever situation report for week 8, 2024 has been published.

The weekly report provides a summary of the #LassaFever epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Meningitis is a serious infection that can lead to severe complications & death

Report immediately to a healthcare facility if you or a loved one experiences
➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain on looking at bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet

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

Meningitis can affect anyone at any age.

Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms.

Store all food items away from contact with rats.

#LassaFever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated with the urine and faeces of infected rats.

Ensure to cook all food items properly before eating.

#LassaFever can be treated.

Early presentation to a healthcare facility greatly increases the chances of survival.

Report to the nearest health facility when you experience symptoms associated with #LassaFever.

Our #LassaFever situation report for week 9, 2024 has been published.

The weekly report provides a summary of the #LassaFever epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

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Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals are most at risk of getting infected with #diphtheria.

Visit a primary healthcare facility to get vaccinated if you're unsure of your vaccination status.

#Diphtheria is largely vaccine-preventable.

#TakeResponsibility

Cases of #measles can be prevented through #immunisation

Ensure you and your loved ones are protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by getting vaccinated.

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In this week's #LassaFever situation report, we provide a summary of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

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#LassaFeverInfo

Meningitis can affect anyone at any age.

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms.

Symptoms include
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle/joint pain
➡️Stiff neck

#DefeatMeningitis

#Diphtheria is an infectious disease, not a punishment from God.

Seek medical help immediately if you observe #diphtheria symptoms.

#StopDiphtheria