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6 Simple Practices To Protect Yourself From Meningitis - Health - Nairaland 2j1o6c
6 Simple Practices To Protect Yourself From Meningitis (22359 Views)
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| Opinionated: 2:59pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Meningitis has affected 16 states in Nigeria and over 300 people have lost their lives to this outbreak which started in Zamfara, Northern Nigeria. It is, therefore, paramount for you to protect yourself and your family from this outbreak. In line with this, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares some of these practices. Wash your hands This is the ultimate way you can protect yourself from any diseases including meningitis. After we tackled Ebola, some Nigerians have abandoned washing their hands and the use sanitizers. So, whenever you go to the toilet, you should never forget to wash your hands and sanitise it. Be healthy Protect your immune system by getting enough rest, exercising and eating a balanced diet containing a lot of fruits, and vegetables. Practice good hygiene If you share spoons, drinks, foods, and toothbrushes with your friend, you have to stop immediately. This is one of the ways to spread meningitis. This is much more important for children. Cover your mouth and nose When you cough or sneeze, ensure that you cover your mouth and nose. Be conscious of what you eat if you are pregnant Pregnant women are also susceptible to meningitis because they are carrying a baby. They should be conscious of what they eat and they should also take care of themselves. You do want to protect yourself and your baby. Immunization If you have babies or infants who are yet to be immunised, this is perhaps the best time for you to take them to the hospital to immunise them against infant diseases. Signs and symptoms Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected. The possible signs and symptoms of meningitis include Sudden high fever, stiff neck, severe headache that seems different than normal, headache with nausea or vomiting, confusion or difficulty concentrating, Seizures, sleepiness or difficulty waking, skin rash, sensitivity to light, and lack of appetite or thirst. Source: http://www.opinions.ng/6-simple-practices-protect-meningitis/ Public health advisory 3 Likes 2 Shares |
| Lakside1955(m): 3:50pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Why all this deadly diseases always started from the north?
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| jolamat(m): 3:50pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Una try jare. ...
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| Francisayo(m): 3:50pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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I pray against it IJN
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| DESTINY41(m): 3:51pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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| Re: 6 Simple Practices To Protect Yourself From Meningitis by Nobody: 3:51pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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| IMASTEX: 3:51pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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| obajoey(m): 3:52pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Thanks.
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| helphelp: 3:52pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Nice.
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| WINDSOW(m): 3:52pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Tnks!
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| Re: 6 Simple Practices To Protect Yourself From Meningitis by Nobody: 3:52pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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in other words... the poor are doomed. especially those in Northern Nigeria
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| Heeyhun(f): 3:52pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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My neck was stiff two weeks ago. If it was this week, na die I for dey. The heat is unbearable. Lord save us
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| atausenima(f): 3:52pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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you made a good point,[color=#006600][/color]
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| KevinDein: 3:55pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
Lakside1955:So your ignorant mind actually believe meningitis started from the north 6 Likes |
| newspostng(m): 3:55pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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for real
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| mecussey(m): 4:02pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
Lakside1955: they should just detach themselves from Nigeria and attach to chad...we can still answer nigeria without the north. This is a very racial comment but its for the betterment of all. |
| iambijo(m): 4:04pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Meningitis is a killer
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| lonelydora: 4:04pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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We call it 'ojugu okuko' in Igbo.
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| maclatunji: 4:11pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
lonelydora: Really? What does that mean literally? |
| petkoffdrake2(m): 4:12pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Nice info.... Click like if u twist ur neck to check urself while reading this.... Click share if otherwise... .also click like if Hausas are the problems of Nigeria, Share if Otherwise 1 Like |
| Re: 6 Simple Practices To Protect Yourself From Meningitis by Nobody: 4:12pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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I concur
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| Lakside1955(m): 4:29pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
KevinDein:Must you insult? I just express my opinion |
| lonelydora: 4:33pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
maclatunji: That disease that stiffs fowls neck and make them walk in a rotating manner. 2 Likes |
| mizchoc(f): 4:42pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Nice one Op Meningitis.... I don't even know what to say |
| ikorodureporta: 4:59pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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If una see as people dey full banks for ikorodu.....i hope say meningitis no go enta there
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| Nickymezor(f): 5:07pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Thanks fr sharing OP
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| Houseofglam7(f): 5:12pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Front page worthy
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| Askubur(m): 5:41pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
Lakside1955:like Ebola? 1 Like |
| Coolgent(m): 7:31pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
Lakside1955:Tribal bigot! 1 Like |
| Saeed110: 10:09pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Inflammation of the miningis 
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| sshalom(m): 10:32pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Our governments across the three levels should be up and doing instead of denying one news or the other!
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| Dareomo(m): 11:07pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
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Thanks a lot.
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