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#Yellowfever is a vaccine-preventable disease spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

A single dose of the yellow fever vaccine keeps you protected for life. #GetVaccinated

#WorldImmunisationWeek
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#COVID19 vaccines provide protection against severe illness and death due to infection by helping the body develop immunity to the virus.

One person’s choice to get vaccinated could lead to saving many more lives.

Visit a vaccination site close to you to #GetVaccinated: https://nphcda.vaccination.gov.ng/vaccination-sites

#WorldImmunisationWeek
People most at risk of #diphtheria infection are urged to #GetVaccinated

These include:
➡️Children & adults who have not received any dose of the anti-diphtheria vaccine
➡️Healthcare workers & others who have been exposed to suspected/confirmed cases
➡️People who live in areas with poor sanitation

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe
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#Cholera can be prevented.

Immunisation with the oral cholera vaccine plays an important role in outbreak prevention and control and the long-term elimination of #cholera.

#GetVaccinated
🚨DIPHTHERIA SITUATION REPORT🚨

As of March 9, 2025 (Epi-Week 10):
📍 23 suspected cases reported in Lagos (20) and Katsina (3)
📍 0 confirmed cases this week
📍 42,642 suspected cases recorded since 2022 across 37 states
📍 25,812 confirmed cases & 1,319 deaths (CFR: 5.1%)

🔹 Most affected states: Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Bauchi, Borno
🔹 62.9% of cases are in children aged 1–14 years
🔹 Only 19.3% of confirmed cases were fully vaccinated

💉 Vaccination is key! Protect yourself and your loved ones.

📞 Report suspected cases via NCDC’s toll-free line: 6232

🔗 Read more: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/0a1f4b602a9f655c68b316934e533928.pdf

#Diphtheria #GetVaccinated #NCDCNigeria
🛡️ Measles is preventable! Protect yourself and your community:
Get vaccinated
🧒 Start early — first dose at 9 months, second at 15 months
🧼 Practice good hygiene
🌍 Support herd immunity
Don’t wait — vaccinate! 💉

#MeaslesPrevention #GetVaccinated #NCDCNigeria #PublicHealth