The Ebola outbreak is putting all of us at risk. Pls help educate everyone around u by sending this msg to all your contacts.. What is EBOLA? Its a virus that attacks a person blood system: Ebola operates by making its victims bleed from almost anywhere on their body. Usually victims bleed to death. Ebola is highly contagious; Being transmitted via contact with body fluids such as blood, sweat, saliva, semen or other body discharges. Ebola is EXTREMELY deadly: About 90% of people that catch Ebola will die from it. It is the deadliest diseases in the world right now, killing in just a few weeks. Untreatable(no cure): Ebola has no known treatment or cure. Victims are usually treated for symptoms with the faint hope that they recover. Symptoms of Ebola are as follows; •Fever •Headache •Diarrhoea •Vomiting •Weakness •Joint & Muscle pains •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 physical contact with people. ■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! •Dead bodies CAN still transmit Ebola. •Dont touch them without a protective gear or better still 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. Do not delay! Educate Everyone: •Tell your neighbours, colleagues and domestic staff (anyone really). Lets all remain calm and continue to protect ourselves and also educate each other. We will overcome this through education and sharing of information. #GodBlessAfrica.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:58:15 +0000
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