E*B*O*L*A. ===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! Thank God! Really DEADLY: About 90% of people that catch Ebola will die from it. Its one of the deadliest diseases in the world right now, killing in a few weeks. Nigeria & Liberia in the news already. 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. SYMPTOMS: 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. -Better to restrict yourself to food you prepared yourself. - Use protective gear if you must care or go near someone you suspect has Ebola. ✊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. 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: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:26:52 +0000