#Meningitis is a medical emergency that can be deadly & can cause long-lasting impacts such as brain damage, hearing loss, organ damage & limb loss.

Early recognition saves lives. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience associated symptoms.

#DefeatMeningitis

#Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the spinal cord & brain.

Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle/joint pain
➡️Stiff neck

#DefeatMeningitis

#Meningitis spreads mostly from one person to another through respiratory droplets e.g. coughing, sneezing & close contact such as kissing

Meningitis can affect anyone at any age. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms

Let's take action to #DefeatMeningitis together

#Meningitis spreads mostly from one person to another through respiratory droplets e.g. coughing, sneezing & close contact such as kissing

Meningitis can affect anyone at any age. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms.

Let's take action to #DefeatMeningitis together.

Across the world, meningitis kills 1 in 10 people & causes lifelong disability in 1 in 5 people who survive it.

This #WorldMeningitisDay aims to remind us to raise awareness of #meningitis, its signs & symptoms, available vaccines and the race we must make to #DefeatMeningitis

#Meningitis spreads mostly from one person to another through respiratory droplets e.g. coughing, sneezing & close contact such as kissing

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms

Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.

#Meningitis can affect any age group but mostly occurs in children and young adults.

Visit a healthcare centre for immediate medical attention if you notice any of these symptoms in your young ones.

Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.

Meningitis can affect anyone at any age.

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms.

Symptoms include
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle/joint pain
➡️Stiff neck

#DefeatMeningitis

Vaccination is the best prevention measure against #CerebrospinalMeningitis.

Ensure you complete Nigeria's routine immunisation schedule for your children or wards to keep them safe and #healthy.

#DefeatMeningitis

Vaccination is the best prevention measure against #CerebrospinalMeningitis.

Ensure you complete Nigeria's routine immunisation schedule for your children or wards to keep them #safe from vaccine-preventable diseases.

#DefeatMeningitis
#WorldMeningitisDay

📌Meningitis is a vaccine-preventable disease but can progress rapidly and become life-threatening if not vaccinated early.

The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is:
✅Early vaccination
✅Recognizing the signs early
✅Seek immediate medical care
✅Follow prevention measures.


Together, we can defeat meningitis💪


#DefeatMeningitis #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria