Good health is the most important gift this Christmas season.

#GetVaccinated against #COVID19 to protect yourself and your loved ones.

#TakeResponsibility

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.

Cook food items properly before eating.

Keep a safe distance from anyone showing symptoms of a respiratory illness to limit the risk of #COVID19 infection.

Remember to:
☑️Get vaccinated
☑️Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
☑️Get tested if you notice #COVID19-associated symptoms

#TakeResponsibility

RUNNING NOSE is an early indication of #Measles when observed with symptoms like high fever, red eyes, 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.

Global health security cannot be achieved without national health security.

This #InternationalDayOfEpidemicPreparedness, we reiterate the critical need to invest in systems to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

#HealthForAll

Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water!

#TakeResponsibility to prevent the risk of spread of infectious diseases such as #Cholera, #LassaFever and #COVID19.

Visit the nearest testing centre for diagnosis and treatment when experiencing symptoms associated with #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself, loved ones and those around you safe and healthy.

#LassaFever is treatable.

Report early to a healthcare facility when experiencing #LassaFever-associated symptoms.

Early symptoms include fever, body weakness, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.

#Lassafever is a zoonotic disease spread through direct or indirect contact with rats.

Practice personal and environmental hygiene to prevent the infestation of rats in our homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility

#HappyNewYear2023

Cheers to a year filled with good health, sound mind, peace and joy for you and your loved ones!

#NCDCcares 💚

Vaccines are one of the best tools we have to improve health and well-being around the world.

#TakeResponsibility, encourage your loved ones and those around you to #GetVaccinated.

Visit https://www.vacsitefinder.nphcda.gov.ng/ to locate the nearest vaccination site to you.

In Nigeria, #Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season.

To prevent the spread of Lassa fever,
➡️Eliminate rats in your homes
➡️Avoid touching rats with bare hands
➡️Block all holes to prevent the entry of rats

#TakeResponsibility

'LOW' risk is not 'NO' risk!

Disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly to prevent the spread of #COVID19 & other infectious diseases in your home, shops, offices & community.

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, loved ones, customers, employees and society at large.

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❓

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

Getting vaccinated protects you from severe illness, hospitalisation & death from the #COVID19 virus.

#TakeResponsibility, encourage your loved ones and those around you to #GetVaccinated.

Visit https://www.vacsitefinder.nphcda.gov.ng/ to locate the nearest vaccination site to you.

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The NCDC-led #COVID19 Emergency Operations Centre is monitoring the rising cases in China, the USA, the UK, & other countries with a high volume of travel to & from Nigeria

Read our update on Nigeria's #COVID19 situation report & genomic surveillance:
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/431/update-on-covid-19-genomic-surveillance-in-view-of-the-rising-cases-of-covid-19-in-hotspot-countries

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

Regular handwashing with soap under running water prevents the spread of #LassaFever & other infectious diseases.

For more #LassaFeverInfo & updates including:
➡️Advice for the general public and healthcare workers
➡️Current situation reports

Visit www.ncdc.gov.ng

Do not let down your guard against #COVID19 🚫.

If you have symptoms such as a sudden loss of taste or smell, difficulty breathing, or fever, please visit a sample collection site close to you to conduct a test.

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and loved ones.

Severe disease, admissions and deaths disproportionately affect the unvaccinated & those with risk factors i.e., older people, people with underlying health conditions and the immunocompromised.

#GetVaccinated against #COVID19 to stay safe and healthy.

#TakeResponsibility