Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

Of the 3,036 confirmed cases of #diphtheria recorded so far in 2024, most of the cases occurred among children aged 1 - 14 years, with those aged 5-14 years bearing most of the brunt of the disease. Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children/ward are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria. #StaySafeStayHealthy #VaccinesWork #AfricanVaccination #WorldImmunisationWeek

The #COVID19 pandemic caused a global and national decline in immunisation coverage. While more than 4 million more children were vaccinated globally in 2022 compared to 2021, there were still 20 million children who missed out on one or more of their vaccines. Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre to get their children/wards up to date with their vaccination. #WorldImmunisationWeek

#COVID19 vaccines provide protection against severe illness and death due to infection by helping the body develop immunity to the virus. One person’s choice to get vaccinated could lead to saving many more lives. Visit a vaccination site close to you to #GetVaccinated: https://nphcda.vaccination.gov.ng/vaccination-sites #WorldImmunisationWeek

#Yellowfever is a vaccine-preventable disease spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. A single dose of the yellow fever vaccine keeps you protected for life. #GetVaccinated #WorldImmunisationWeek

Immunisation with the oral cholera vaccine plays an important role in outbreak prevention and control and the long-term elimination of cholera. #GetVaccinated #WorldImmunisationWeek

Cases of #diphtheria reduce significantly when there is widespread immunisation. Those with a higher risk of infection include: ➡️Children & adults who have not received a dose of the diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine ➡️People living in crowded environments & areas with poor sanitation ➡️Healthcare workers & those exposed to cases of diphtheria #WorldImmunisationWeek

Getting immunised against vaccine-preventable diseases protects children, adults & communities, ensuring happier and healthier lives. This #WorldImmunisationWeek, we call for collective action to accelerate progress to ensure more people are protected against infectious diseases.