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

Please report to a health facility immediately if you experience these symptoms.
#Measles is highly contagious.

Take all persons showing symptoms of the disease to the nearest healthcare centre for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Read more via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M
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
#Measles is not just a rash, it is highly contagious.

Routine immunisation must remain a priority for parents and caregivers.

#StaySafeStayHealthy
Our #Measles situation report for weeks 45, 2024 has been published.

The weekly report provides a summary of the #Measles epidemiological situation as at November 2024 and response activities in Nigeria.

🔗 Download, read, and share via: https://ncdc.gov.ng/ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/ac1f0718b5d4964c70a2de687309f94d.pdf
📢 Measles Situation Report – January 31, 2025

🔹 627 suspected cases across 30 states
🔹 112 confirmed cases in 20 states
🔹 213 LGAs affected
🔹 No deaths recorded

Measles spreads easily but is preventable with vaccination. Protect yourself and your loved ones—get vaccinated today!

Read more: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/28f92a61369a1a90b49b54d4497b0bb3.pdf

#Measles #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
#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
💉 #Measles is a vaccine preventable disease

👶🏾 Ensure your child gets vaccinated at the right age to stay safe from measles and its complications. Every child deserves a healthy start.

Don’t wait — vaccinate!

#MeaslesPrevention #NCDCNigeria
#Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. It often starts with fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a distinctive skin rash that spreads across the body.

👀 Watch out for these key symptoms:
Fever
Persistent cough
Conjunctivitis (red, watery eyes)
Runny nose
Fatigue and muscle aches
Loss of appetite
Skin rashes

💉 Prevention is key!
🛡️ Protect yourself, your family, and your community. Get vaccinated today!


#StopMeasles #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria.