👉PREVENTION
It should be noted, that the most effective form of prevention is VACCINATION with the MENINGOCOCCAL Vaccine. Since this vaccine is currently lacking, Let's highlight other measures.
1. Avoid prolonged personal contact with people suspected, or confirmed to be infected as well as their body secretions..
2. Avoid sharing personal items with people suspected, or confirmed to be infected.
3. Get vaccinated if available; Vaccines which can help protect against Meningitis are: Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Meningococcal vaccine
4. Get adequate rest
5. Avoid smoking
6. Take extra care when close to sick people to avoid getting infected
7. Stop smoking
8. Get enough rest
9. Personal and general hygeine
10. Eat lots of garlic but dont over do
11. Coconut oil, administered in tablespoons, may improve your chances preventing it.
*Note that Coconut Oil and Garlic are both food, and it's therefore not likely that you can overdose on them. If you do notice symptoms like
12. If you have been in contact with a sick person in an affected area, visit your doctor to give you preventive antibiotics to reduce chances of contacting the disease and also carry out further evaluations. These preventive drugs include:
i. RIFAMPICIN 600mg TWICE daily for two days.
The Tablet Rifampicin is mainly used for treating Tuberculosis, but is globally used for prophylaxis against Meningitis. Being a TB drug, it should be widely available in Nigeria.
While the government seeks to generate funds for the meningococcal vaccine, this measure can be lifesaving for contacts of those infected.
ii. A single dose of 500mg CIPROFLOXACIN
iii. A single administration of CEFTRIAXONE intramuscularly 125mg for children and 250mg for adults.
13. If you come down with any of the symptoms above, go to the hospital IMMEDIATELY and avoid people touching you unecessarily.
👉TREATMENT
Once meningitis is strongly suspected or confirmed, please DO NOT STAY AT HOME. Go to a hospital with facilities where you can get an IV line, isolation room, and the required antibiotics for treatment.
Once you have all or most of the above symptoms, you have no business being at home.
WARNING: Do not self medicate on any of the above drugs or any other medications pls! Visit the hospital for proper care.
Thank you!
HLF
