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    Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal disease caused by the vibrio cholerae germ. It spreads through contaminated food, water, and contact with the stool of infected individuals. To prevent cholera, proper handwashing, drinking only safe water, thoroughly cooking food, and proper sanitation should be practiced. Anyone suspecting a cholera outbreak in their area should notify local health workers immediately.

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    Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal disease caused by the vibrio cholerae germ. It spreads through contaminated food, water, and contact with the stool of infected individuals. To prevent cholera, proper handwashing, drinking only safe water, thoroughly cooking food, and proper sanitation should be practiced. Anyone suspecting a cholera outbreak in their area should notify local health workers immediately.

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    Cholera Alert - BLUE - A4 Flyer 07-01-09

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    Kyle Richardson
    Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal disease caused by the vibrio cholerae germ. It spreads through contaminated food, water, and contact with the stool of infected individuals. To prevent cholera, proper handwashing, drinking only safe water, thoroughly cooking food, and proper sanitation should be practiced. Anyone suspecting a cholera outbreak in their area should notify local health workers immediately.

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    CHOLERA ALERT!

    Cholera is a diarrhoeal disease caused by a germ called vibrio cholerae. It is characterised by severe watery diarrhoea and vomiting.

    HOW CHOLERA IS SPREAD:

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    UNPROTECTED WATER SOURCE

    CONTAMINATED FOOD, FRUITS,VEGETABLES AND DRINKING WATER

    DIRTY HANDS MOUTH

    HOW CHOLERA IS PREVENTED:


    l By washing your hands thoroughly with soap or ash after taking care of a person suffering from cholera, after using the toilet and before handling, preparing and eating food. l By only drinking water from safe sources i.e tap, borehole or protected well or spring. l By disinfecting all water through either boiling or use of water purifying tablets or solutions. l By cooking food thoroughly and eating it whilst hot. l By storing all water in clean containers and keeping them covered. l By washing fruits and vegetables under safe running water before eating them. l By always using a recommended toilet and keeping it clean. l By disposing of all refuse in a properly constructed refuse pit. l By avoiding shaking hands at public gatherings, particularly funerals, during a cholera outbreak.

    If you suspect Cholera in your area advise health workers at your nearest health facility immediately.

    LETS WORK TOGETHER IN PREVENTING CHOLERA!


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