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

Early and accurate diagnosis of #LassaFever increases the chances of survival.

Avoid self-medication. Visit a healthcare facility close to you when ill for prompt treatment.

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#LassaFever is primarily transmitted to humans through direct contact, eating food or drinking water contaminated with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rats.

Always ensure to maintain a clean environment and store foodstuff in rodent-proof containers.

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A high index of suspicion helps the early diagnosis of #LassaFever.

Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms of #LassaFever for accurate testing and adequate treatment.

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Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 49).

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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

#Lassafeverinfo

Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 2).

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Early diagnosis of #LassaFever when experiencing symptoms increases the chances of survival.

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

Report to a health facility when ill

#LassaFeverInfo

#Lassafeverinfo

Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 4).

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 6).

In this reporting week, a total of 68 confirmed cases were recorded.

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Healthcare workers are advised to always be vigilant - lookout for symptoms of #LassaFever, not all fevers are malaria.

Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.

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#LassaFever remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria.

This year, we have recorded 846 confirmed cases across 25 States.

Stay updated with our weekly #LassaFever situation report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 22).

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Lassafeverinfo

Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 23).

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#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

In this week's #LassaFever situation report, we provide a summary of the 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%ll20in%20Nigeria

#LassaFeverInfo

#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

In this week's #LassaFever situation report, we provide a summary of the 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%ll20in%20Nigeria

#LassaFeverInfo

Early diagnosis of #LassaFever when experiencing symptoms increases the chances of survival.

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

Report early to a health facility when ill

#LassaFeverInfo

#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