16/09/23

Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in their 6th, 10th and 14th week of life according to the @NphcdaNG childhood immunisation schedule.

Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children and grandchildren are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.
Diptheria is an acute and highly contagious bacterial disease that causes inflammation of the mucus membranes. It forms in the throat a false membrane and makes swallowing and breathing difficult. It is potentially risky to the heart and can cause nerve damages by a toxin in the blood.

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