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Here’s a simple summary of the most important information and its benefit to you get enough good sleep, avoid smoking, move your body every day, and eat less sugar—doing just these four can make a big difference. The text also shares tips from neuroscience, like getting sunlight in the morning to help wake up and feel better, and avoiding bright lights at night to sleep well. Eating mostly plants and fermented foods helps your gut and immune system, while timing your meals (like eating in an 8-hour window) can boost your health and even help you live longer. The text also explains how your brain’s chemicals, like dopamine, affect your mood and motivation, and how you can use simple tricks—like taking breaks, trying new things, or doing light exercise—to stay focused and happy. The benefit is that you can feel better, think clearer, and stay healthier by making small, smart changes to your daily routine.
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Lassa fever (LF) initially presents like other common illnesses accompanied by a fever, such as malaria.
Healthcare workers are urged to remain vigilant.
Consider a #LF diagnosis when seeing patients showing symptoms of fever.
🔗Health Advisory
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
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Annual outbreaks of #LassaFever involve the infection and death of a loved family member, a spouse, a parent, and often seasoned healthcare workers and team members.
Our #LF health advisory provides measures through which health workers and the public can protect themselves.
🔗Read via https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
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Our #LassaFever Research Colloquium is LIVE!
The colloquium aims to review the current situation and identify research priorities that will bring about a better understanding of #LF transmission using a One Health approach
🗓️TODAY, May 2nd, 2023
🕗 9:00 a.m. WAT
Register to join:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N0qf8u_IR0W_8k1UaiCnaA
Healthcare workers should raise suspicion for patients with a history of contact with
➡️a probable/confirmed case of #LassaFever within 21 days of onset of fever
➡️body fluids/tissues of a patient with a febrile illness, symptoms & signs suggestive of #LF
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https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf
Healthcare workers are advised to always be vigilant - lookout for symptoms of #LassaFever, not all fevers are malaria.
Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.
#LassaFeverInfo