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Unvaccinated young children are at the highest risk of #measles infection and its complications.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#Measles is a highly contagious disease with initial symptoms of high-grade fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or notice them in your loved ones.

#StaySafeStayHealthy
Runny nose, red eyes, cough, high fever and tiny white spots in the mouth are early symptoms of #measles infection.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or notice them in your loved ones.

Visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M to read more
#Measles is highly infectious.

Early symptoms are high-grade fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth.

Please report immediately to a health facility when these symptoms are observed.

Read more via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M
#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.

#TakeResponsibility
#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.

#TakeResponsibility
#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.
#Measles is a highly #contagious disease that can have serious consequences.

Seek immediate healthcare when you notice the signs and symptoms:
🤒 Fever
😷 Runny nose
👁 Red, watery eyes
👄 Small white spots inside the mouth
🔴 Characteristic rash that starts on the face
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.

#StaySafeStayHealthy
REDNESS OF THE EYE is an early indication of #Measles when observed with symptoms like high-grade fever, running nose, dry cough & tiny spots in the mouth.

Please report immediately to a health facility when these symptoms are observed.

Visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M for more information.
#Measles is highly infectious.

Early symptoms are high-grade fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth.

Please report immediately to a health facility when these symptoms are observed.

Read more via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M
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