Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard precautions when caring for patients.

Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox, especially for patients presenting with fever and vesicular/pustular rash.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

#Monkeypox is preventable.

❌Avoid contact with sick/dead animals
✅Cook all animal meats & products properly before eating
✅Wash hands after handling animals & caring for/visiting sick people
❌Avoid close/skin-to-skin contact with infected persons or persons showing symptoms

Avoid self-medication.

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #monkeypox.

Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

#TakeResponsibility

Since the re-emergence of #Monkeypox in 2017, Nigeria has recorded confirmed cases of the disease across the 36 States and FCT every year.

What is #Mpox❓

What is #Mpox❓
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What should you do when you notice symptoms associated with #Mpox❓

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