The Bad News: Ebola, one of the deadliest diseases in the world, is in Nigeria. The Good News: It is preventable. Heres what you need to know There are a few things to protect yourself and your family. Dont mess around with this advice; remember, Ebola has no cure! 1. Wash Your Hands with Soap. Do this a lot. You can also use a good hand sanitizer. Avoid unnecessary contact! 2.No Bush Meat & Suya: Bush meat may be carrying the virus. Also avoid suya. Better to restrict yourself to food you prepared yourself. 3. Disinfect Your Surroundings: The virus cannot survive disinfectants, heat, direct sunlight, detergents and soaps. Clean up! 4. Fumigate If you Have Pests: Fumigate your environment & dispose of the carcasses properly! Better a clean environment for you! 5. Dont Touch Carcasses: Dead bodies can still transmit Ebola. Dont touch them without protective gear or avoid them altogether. 6. Protect Yourself: Use protective gear if you must care or go near someone you suspect has Ebola. 7. Report: Report any suspicious symptoms in yourself or anyone else IMMEDIATELY you notice them. Dont delay!! 8. Educate Everyone: Tell your neighbours, colleagues and domestic staff. Youre safer when everyone is educated about Ebola.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:32:14 +0000
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