Nigeria
Nigeria, an African country on the Gulf of Guinea, has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Protected areas such as Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park have waterfalls, dense rainforest, savanna and rare primate habitats. One of the most recognizable sites is Zuma Rock, a 725m-tall monolith outside the capital of Abuja that’s pictured on the national currency.
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Recommended Travel Vaccinations For Nigeria
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VACCINE
Hepatitis A
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
You can get Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Nigeria,regardless of where you are eating or staying.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Get vaccinated
•Eat and Drink safely
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Typhoid
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in Nigeria. Specially if you are traveling in rural areas.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Get vaccinated
• Eat and Drink safely
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VACCINE
Malaria
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that effects humans and other animals.Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches.In severe cases it can cause yellow skin, seizures, coma, or death. You may need to take prescription medicine before, during, and after our trip to prevent malaria, depending on your travelplans, such as where you are going, when you are traveling, and if you are spending a lot of time outdoors or sleeping outside.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Take antimalarial meds
•Prevent bug bites
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VACCINE
Cholera
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Eat and drink safe
•Reduce your exposure to germs
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VACCINE
Rabies
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
You can get Rabis from the Saliva of the infected animals.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Get vaccinated
•Keep away from animals
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Meningitis Vaccination
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.The swelling from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neckBacterial meningitis is serious, and can be fatal within days without prompt antibiotic treatment. Delayed treatment increases the risk of permanent brain damage or death.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
• Get vaccinated
• Maintain your immune system
• Practice good hygiene
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Routine Vaccination For Nigeria
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Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus.symptoms that can include a low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Get vaccinated
•Keep away from animals
•Avoid touching body fluids
•Avoid sharing body fluids
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Shingles
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
Direct Contact
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles
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TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis)
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
Wounds & Airborne. Only one adult booster of pertussis required.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Get vaccinated
•Avoid touching body fluids
•Avoid sharing body fluids
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Pneumonia
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
Airborne
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Two vaccines given separately
•All 65+ or compromised should receive both
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Influenza
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. This is commonly called the flu, but it's not the same as stomach "flu" viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Get Vaccinated
•Away from people who are infected cough or sneeze
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(Varicella) Chickenpox
HOW DISEASE SPREADS
Chickenpox is an airborne disease. Spread easily through the coughs and sneezes of an infected person.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
•Get Vaccinated
•Avoid touching body fluids
•Avoid contacting with the blisters
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