Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
58.1K subscribers
3.87K photos
344 videos
5 files
1.84K links
Official Telegram Channel of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit ncdc.gov.ng for more. CONTACT NCDC Connect Centre » Toll Free: 6232. Social Media Policy: ncdc.gov.ng/terms.
Download Telegram
Q: How does #diphtheria spread?

A: #Diphtheria spreads easily through:
➡️Direct contact with infected people
➡️Droplets from an infected person while coughing or sneezing
➡️Contact with contaminated objects/clothing

For more FAQs, watch 👇🏼 & share:

🔗
https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c
Individuals with symptoms suggestive of #diphtheria should report to a healthcare facility immediately for diagnosis and proper treatment.

Ensure you take extra precautionary measures while visiting to prevent the risk of spread.

Watch & share 👇🏼
🔗https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?feature=shared
Individuals with symptoms suggestive of #diphtheria should report to a healthcare facility immediately for diagnosis and proper treatment.

Ensure you take extra precautionary measures while visiting to prevent the risk of spread.

Watch & share 👇🏼
🔗https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?feature=shared
The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine.

Ensure you and your family members are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy
Q: How does #diphtheria spread?

A: #Diphtheria spreads easily through:
➡️Direct contact with infected people
➡️Droplets from an infected person while coughing or sneezing
➡️Contact with contaminated objects/clothing

For more FAQs, watch 👇🏼 & share:

🔗
https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c
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
Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are strongly advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
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