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Sierra Leoneans in the US : be a hero
  • Published Date:
    April 10, 2015
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF-1.40 MB]


Details:
  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    If you are sick, call 117 -- If a loved one/family member is sick -- If a loved one/family member dies.

    Tell your family and friends in Sierra Leone:

    • Do NOT touch sick people, or their blood or other body fluids.

    • Don’t touch the body of someone who has died of Ebola.

    • Bury all dead bodies safely.

    • Call 117 in Sierra Leone if you have symptoms of Ebola.

    • Separate sick family members.

    • Get care early if you develop symptoms.

    • Health workers in the treatment center are there to help you.

    • You CAN survive Ebola.

    • Get treatment early.

    • Ebola survivors are safe to be around. Support them in your community.

    Together we can get to zero!

    CS 255495-C

  • Document Type:
    Poster
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
  • Place as Subject:
    Sierra Leone
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