flip chart used by outreach workers to address misconceptions and fears around ebola
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#UNICEF Liberia supported flip chart being used by interpersonal communication teams to address fears and misconceptions around the deadly #Ebola virus.TRANSCRIPT
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� � PROTECT YOURSELF,
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY
Let’s stop the spread of Ebola together
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Facts about Ebola
What is Ebola?
• A severe disease in hu-
mans and animals which
spreads fast
How does Ebola spread?
• It can be spread easily
and kill in a short time
• Ebola can even spread
from dead bodies of peo-
ple or animals that were
infected.
• You have to have direct contact with the blood, saliva, urine, stool, sweat, semen of an infected person or infected animal.
• People who are most at risk are health workers, close family members and
friends of the infected person. Also peo-ple who eat bush meat or in contact with wild animals (monkeys, bats, and ba-
boon), can also get Ebola.
• Incubation period—How long does it take
for the virus to be seen in a person?
2—21 Days
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Early signs and symptoms:
• Fever
• Severe headache
• Joint and muscle pain
• Sore throat
• Chills (feeling cold)
Late signs and symptoms :
• Sickness
• vomiting
• Diarrhea (may be bloody)
• Red eyes running water
• Rash (red bumps on the body)
• Chest pain and cough
• Stomach pain
• Severe weight loss
• Hiccups
• Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, eyes and ears
Abortion (miscarriage) and heavy vaginal bleeding are other signs in
pregnant women
What are the signs and symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease?
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1. GO TO THE HEALTH FACILITY
• Don’t put your family &
community in danger
• Don’t go around others
• Drink plenty water to keep fever
down until you get help
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2. Get Help from a Health Worker
Call your health worker
0886520581 or
0886374733
If you do not have a
phone go to the health
clinic facility
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3. Cooperate with health workers
People who care for you must
wear gloves, rubber boots,
masks, coats & goggles
Listen to health workers—they
know best how to help you
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4. Call for help and Questions
0886520581 or
0886374733
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Always wash your hands with soap and clean water
Always cook your food properly
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Tell everyone you meet about
Ebola so they are informed
Call for help or questions
0886520581 or
0886374733
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� Do not touch
people you think have Ebola
Do not touch clothes & bed cloths of people you think have Ebola
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Do not touch people you with signs of
Ebola or have died of Ebola
Do not touch clothes & bed cloths of people
you think have Ebola
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� Do not touch
people you think have Ebola
Do not
touch
clothes
& bed
cloths
� Do not touch vomit,
saliva, urine, blood and poo
poo from people you think
have Ebola
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� Do not touch
people you think have Ebola
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Do not play with monkeys and
baboons
Do not eat or touch fresh bush meat
Do not eat plums eaten by bats
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Tell everyone you meet about
Ebola so they are informed Call for help or questions
0886520581 or
0886374733
Tell everyone you meet
about
Ebola so they are informed
Let’s stop the spread of Ebola together