Whats Ebola? Its 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. Its 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. Its 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?: Fever Headache Diarrhoea Vomiting Weakness Joint & Muscle Ache Stomach Pain Lack of Appetite Protect Yourself: 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. Rodents can be carriers of Ebola. Fumigate your environment & dispose off the carcasses properly! Dont Touch Carcasses Dead bodies can still transmit Ebola. Dont 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. Dont delay!! Educate Everyone: Tell your neighbours, colleagues and domestic staff. Youre safer when everyone is educated about Ebola.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 22:17:47 +0000
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