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! 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 a nd domestic staff. Youre safer when everyone is educated
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 06:41:20 +0000
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