The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine.

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

#StopDiphtheria
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#VaccinesWork

Protect your loved ones!

#Meningitis can strike fast, but you can act faster.

Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.

#TakeResponsibility #VaccinesWork

#Diphtheria is primarily controlled by maintaining widespread immunity through vaccination.

Healthcare workers with the risk of exposure to diphtheria patients should ensure to get vaccinated for their protection.

#TakeResponsibility #VaccinesWork

Young children, especially those under or not immunised are at higher risk of #Meningitis infection.

Ensure you and your loved ones have received the appropriate vaccination required to protect against #meningitis.

#VaccinesWork.

Dear healthcare heroes,

Your role is vital in ensuring optimal #diphtheria vaccine uptake.

Your knowledge, compassion, and outreach efforts can dispel doubts and inspire trust.

Let's go the extra mile to get the #diphtheria vaccine to where it is needed, to ensure healthier communities.

#VaccinesWork #VaccinationChampions

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
#AfricanVaccination
#WorldImmunisationWeek

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.

#Diphtheria can be prevented by ensuring widespread immunity through vaccination, which is the most effective form of protection.

💉 Who needs the vaccine?
✅ Everyone, especially children, should stay up-to-date on their routine diphtheria vaccines.

✅Healthcare workers exposed to diphtheria patients are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated to reduce their risk of infection and protect those around them.

Prevention starts with YOU. Let’s ensure our families, colleagues, and communities stay protected.

#TakeResponsibility and remember, #VaccinesWork

📢 DIPHTHERIA UPDATE | Epi-Week 06, 2025

🦠 New suspected cases: 35
🛑 New confirmed cases: 19
🙏 New deaths: 0

📍 Total cases so far:
⚠️ 41,978 suspected
✅ 25,298 confirmed
💔 1,279 deaths
📌 26 states & 184 LGAs affected

💡 What you should know:
Diphtheria is highly contagious but preventable with vaccination! 💉

✅ Get vaccinated
✅ Practice good hygiene
✅ Seek medical care early

📖 Full report here: 🔗 ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/943ca4ce8c5adaa7a1f04f467804c84a.pdf

#Diphtheria #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork #TakeResponsibility #NCDCUpdates

📢 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

Diphtheria is a vaccine preventable disease!💉

Children should receive 3 doses of the pentavalent vaccine at:
📅 6th week,
📅 10th week, and
📅 14th week of life

Vaccination protects your child and the community!

#Diphtheria #VaccinesWork #NCDCNigeria

🌍 World Vaccination Week 2025
Theme: “Vaccines For A Healthier Future”

Vaccines save 3.5–5 million lives every year, preventing diseases like measles, polio, and diphtheria.

Here’s how you can support:
✅ Stay up to date with recommended vaccines
✅ Vaccinate your children on schedule
✅ Trust science-based public health programs
✅ Raise awareness in your community

Together, we protect our future.
Vaccines Work. Vaccines Save Lives. 💉

#WorldVaccinationWeek #VaccinesWork #NCDCNigeria #ProtectOurFuture