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For the last two months, the #NCDCTeam has been working with colleagues at @NphcdaNG & in states, to respond to an outbreak of #yellowfever in #Bauchi and four other states.
Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases provide a setback for health security
#NCDCSundayReflections
Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases provide a setback for health security
#NCDCSundayReflections
#Yellowfever is a disease that has a vaccine that provides life-long immunity once taken.
This means that people who have the disease in Nigeria either:
1. Missed the vaccine given at routine childhood immunisation
2. Traveled to Nigeria without getting the vaccine
This means that people who have the disease in Nigeria either:
1. Missed the vaccine given at routine childhood immunisation
2. Traveled to Nigeria without getting the vaccine
While we at @NCDCgov continue to respond to these outbreaks, it is important for Nigerians to take better responsibility for their health.
Ensure you, your family members, friends, colleagues and workers are vaccinated against #yellowfever
Ensure you, your family members, friends, colleagues and workers are vaccinated against #yellowfever
