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There have been reports of Meningitis Outbreak In 16 States of Nigeria.

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Here we will be bringing you list of  states that has been affected by Meningitis in Nigeria

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We strongly advise that after reading this report, you rush down to the nearest primary health care, General hospital, National hospital, specialist hospital/clinics or any established Federal, State or Local Government health care centers to receive the Meningitis vaccine

List of affected States where there are reports of Meningitis outbreak

Below are 90 Local Government Areas (LGA) in Sixteen (16) States of the Federation which are so far affected

1. FCT,Abuja
2. Sokoto
3. Kebbi
4. Niger
5. Nassarawa
6. Jigawa
7. Katsina
8. Gombe
9. Taraba
10. Yobe
11. Kano
12. Osun
13. Cross
14. Rivers
15. Lagos and Plateau.
16. Zamfara

 Meningitis Prevention:

• Avoidance of overcrowding
• Sleep in well ventilated places
• Avoidance of close and prolonged contact with a case/s
• Proper disposal of respiratory and throat secretions
• Strict observance of hand hygiene and sneezing into Elbow joint/sleeves
• Reduce hand shaking, kissing, sharing utensils or medical interventions such as mouth resuscitation
• Vaccination with relevant sero-type of the meningococcal vaccine
• Self-medication should be avoided