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                         We are all aware of the current ongoing outbreak of meningitis in Nigeria especially in the northern part of the country.The need for the meningitis vaccine is very dire and though scarce at the moment is very important especially when leaving a less endemic area to a more endemic area. It is also of paramount importance to the current prospective corps members.  This vaccine takes care of specific strains of the infection.The strain presently prominent in Nigeria is the C strain.         After taking this vaccine there are certain symptoms to expect and this article aims to highlight some of these symptoms. The symptoms may be similar to the symptoms observed when you have the infection.  These symptoms include: Stiff neck High grade fever Headache Nausea Dizziness Back pain Pain around the injection site especially 3-4hours after the ...

    People often use these two terms interchangeably ,but they are not the same.     This article is to help you spot the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest…. WHAT IS A CARDIAC ARREST??? Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly.    Cardiac arrest is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia ).With its pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain ,lungs and other organs. WHAT HAPPENS… Seconds later,a person unresponsive, is not breathing or is only gasping. Death occurs within minutes if the victim does not receive treatment. KEYNOTE..  Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem THE WAY OUT /WHAT TO DO…. Cardiac arrest can be reversible in some victims if its treated within a few minutes .    First,call the ambulance and start CPR (Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation) ...