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EBOLA FACTS
Ebola is a very scary disease. It kills most of the time and has not cure yet. The good news is that you don't have to get it, Here is what you need to know...
What's Ebola?
It's Bloody
Ebola is what scientists call a haemorraghic fever - it operates by making its victims bleed from almost anywhere on their body. Usually, victims bleed to death from Ebola.
It's Contagious
Ebola is highly contagious; being transmitted via contact with body fluids such as blood, saliva, semen or body discharges. Ebola is NOT AIRBORNE!
Really Deadly
About 90% of people that catch Ebola will die from it. It's one of the deadliest diseases in the world, killing in a few weeks.
Untreatable
This is the sad part - Ebola has no known treatment or cure. Victims are usually treated for symptoms with the faint hope that they recover.
How Do I Know Someone has Ebola?
The symptoms generally take 2 - 21 days to become apparent.
The symptoms are deceptively general - tending to look a lot like malaria or a flu.
One more thing, people aren't contagious until they display symptoms.
Fever
Headache
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Weakness
Joint & Muscle Ache
Stomach Pain
Lack of Appetite
The symptoms are deceptively general - tending to look a lot like malaria or a flu.
One more thing, people aren't contagious until they display symptoms.
Fever
Headache
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Weakness
Joint & Muscle Ache
Stomach Pain
Lack of Appetite
Protect Yourself
There are a few things to protect yourself and your family.
Don't mess around with this advice; remember, Ebola has no cure!
Don't mess around with this advice; remember, Ebola has no cure!
Wash Your Hands with Soap
Do this a lot. You can also use a good hand sanitizer. Avoid unnecessary contact!No Bush Meat & Suya
Bush meat may be carrying the virus. Also avoid suya. Better to restrict yourself to food you prepared yourself.Disinfect Your Surroundings
The virus cannot survive disinfectants, heat, direct sunlight, detergents and soaps. Clean up!Fumigate If you Have Pests
Fumigate your environment & dispose of the carcasses properly! Better a clean environment for you!Don't Touch Carcasses
Dead bodies can still transmit Ebola. Don't touch them without protective gear or avoid them altogether.Protect Yourself
Use protective gear if you must care or go near someone you suspect has Ebola.Report
Report any suspicious symptoms in yourself or anyone else IMMEDIATELY you notice them. Don't delay!!Educate Everyone
Tell your neighbours, colleagues and domestic staff. You're safer when everyone is educated about Ebola.Spread the Word
We're all safer when more people know about this so please share this site.
Alert the authorities to anything suspicious. You can click to call them in Nigeria on:
08023169485 08033086660 08033065303 08055281442 08055329229
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION FAQs
Frequently asked questions on Ebola Virus disease by W.H.O
Frequently asked questions on Ebola Virus disease by W.H.O
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