Yellow fever

May need urgent care

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Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, particularly in tropical regions like Nigeria. It can cause severe illness and is preventable through vaccination, making public awareness crucial.

Causes

Infection with the yellow fever virus
Transmission through mosquito bites
Geographic areas with high mosquito populations

Symptoms

Fever
Chills
Muscle pain

Treatment themes

Seek medical care if symptoms appear
Supportive care to manage symptoms
Hospitals like Eko Hospital, Lagoon Hospitals, and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) can provide treatment; find them via our hospital locator

Get vaccinated against yellow fever
Use mosquito repellents and wear protective clothing
Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed

Eko Hospital

31 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos

+234-1-4977000

Lagoon Hospitals

1-5 Ikoyi, Lagos

+234-1-2704000

Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Idi-Araba, Lagos

+234-xxx-xxxx

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)

Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos

+234-1-7743426

Reddington Hospital

12 Idowu Martins St, Victoria Island, Lagos

+234-1-2719200

St. Nicholas Hospital Lagos

57 Campbell St, Lagos Island

+234-1-2632100

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