Of the 3,036 confirmed cases of #diphtheria recorded so far in 2024, most of the cases occurred among children aged 1 - 14 years, with those aged 5-14 years bearing most of the brunt of the disease.

Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children/ward are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy
#VaccinesWork
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#WorldImmunisationWeek

Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are strongly advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.

Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th- week of life according to the #Nigeria childhood immunisation schedule.

Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#VaccinesWork.