16/01/2026
Let’s talk about Typhoid ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Typhoid is caused by bacteria called Salmonella Typhi
*It is spread through contaminated food and water 💦
* Common symptoms include high fever 🤒 , headache🤕,stomach pain,diarrhea or constipation, and weakness.
* It is more common in areas with poor sanitation.
* Early diagnosis and treatment are very important(meaning if you have diagnose with typhoid reach to clinic or hospital and get treated).
Prevention
* Drink clean or boiled water
* Wash your hands with soap and water before eating and after using the toilet 🚽
* Eat well cooked food and avoid uncovered food,or open food.
* Wash fruits and vegetables properly before eating them.(Always prepare your meal good)
* Maintain proper sanitation and waste disposal⬇️:
*Always keep your environment clean and Make sure your dump site is far away from where you prepared your food 🥘.
*Always wash your hands after using the toilet and after playing.
*Including the children,make sure they carry on personal hygiene,let them wash their hands before they eat and after using the toilet.
* Get vaccinated against typhoid(typhoid vaccine 💉 is available in Liberia 🇱🇷)
