Symptoms of #Cholera include:

➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness

Do not ignore them or self-medicate!

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

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Read and share our #cholera health advisory which provides information on:

➡️ People at higher risk of infection
➡️ Modes of spread
➡️ Signs and symptoms
➡️ Prevention measures
➡️ Advice for healthcare workers

🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/513/stop-cholera%3A-public-health-advisory

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The time between #cholera infection and the appearance of symptoms is 2 hours to 5 days

Please do not self-medicate.

Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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#Cholera is characterised by rapid onset of profuse watery diarrhoea (rice water stools), with or without vomiting.

It is usually not associated with fever and is highly contagious.

Report early to a healthcare facility if you notice symptoms.

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People who consume potentially contaminated food or fruits without washing and cooking properly are at higher risk of #cholera infection.

✅Ensure that food is well cooked before consumption.

✅Only consume raw food such as fruits and vegetables, after washing thoroughly with safe water.

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Unsafe practices such as improper disposal of refuse and open defecation endanger the safety of water used for drinking and personal use.

This rainy season:
✅Only consume water from safe sources
✅Stop open defaecation
✅Dispose of trash properly
✅Ensure proper drainage of sewage

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