Malaria continues to be a major threat to the health of our children in many communities—but the good news is, we have the tools to fight back!
Sleep under an insecticide-treated net
These nets are one of the most effective ways to prevent mosquito bites at night. Protect your child while they rest.
Keep your surroundings clean
Mosquitoes love dirty, stagnant water. By sweeping your compound and draining standing water, you break their breeding cycle!
Test and treat fever immediately
Don't assume it's “just fever.” Go to a nearby healthcare center and test for malaria. Early treatment saves lives.
Take all four doses of the malaria vaccine
Thanks to new scientific breakthroughs, we now have a malaria vaccine that gives extra protection. But for it to work best, your child must complete all four doses.
Quick Tips to Remember:
Use mosquito nets every night
Keep your environment clean
Visit your clinic when fever shows up
Ask about the malaria vaccine and follow through with all doses
Let’s do all we can to protect our pikin well-well.
Together, we can kick malaria out of our homes and communities.
For more information, call the NPHCDA free line: 7722
Visit http://www.nphcda.gov.ng
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