LASSA FEVER: A transmittable virus which is caused as a result of contamination of materials such as food or household items, infected by the urine or excreta of rats and transferred to humans.
Infected people spread this virus through contact with contaminated body fluid and waste products.
Prevent the spread of the virus by;
• Maintaining a clean environment
• Dispose waste properly
• Mind what you touch and Wash hands frequently with soup and clean water or use hand sanitizer
• Improve personal hygiene
• Store foodstuff or grains in rodent free zones and proof containers especially those that we eat raw(Garri)
Remember, dirty environment attracts rodents
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