diphtheria in some states.that at least 25 persons — mostly children — have died as a result of the diphtheria disease outbreak in Kano.
Some symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes, neck swelling, and difficulty breathing.Diphtheria spreads easily between people through direct contact with infected people, droplets from coughing or sneezing, and contact with contaminated clothing and objects. The centre said it was also “monitoring the situation” in Osun and Yobe states where cases are now being picked up.“In addition to clinically suspected cases, there have been laboratory-confirmed cases and the NCDC is working with state ministries of health and partners to enhance surveillance and response to the outbreak,” the advisory reads.It said as a preventive measure, parents should ensure children receive three doses of pentavalent vaccine in their 6th, 10th, and 14th week of life.
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