Ebola is a rare and deadly disease caused by the Ebola virus. It causes severe illness in which 50-90% of those infected die.
Symptoms of Ebola include:
Symptoms of Ebola include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Joint and Muscle aches
- Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- lack of Appetite
- Abnormal bleeding
A person infected with the Ebola virus cannot pass it to others before any symptoms appear.
Symptoms most commonly start eight to 10 days after coming into contact with the Ebola virus but can occur as early as two days and up to 21 days after exposure.
- Blood or body fluids (such as vomit, diarrhea, breast milk, sweat, semen) of an infected person who currently has symptoms of Ebola.
- Objects or surfaces contaminated by body fluids of a person infected with the Ebola virus, for example clothing or bedding of an ill person.
Protecting Yourself and Your Family
There is no vaccine for Ebola. However, there are ways to prevent getting or spreading the virus:
- If you are sick, stay home from work, school, the mall, etc.
- If your child is sick, keep them home from school and daycare.
- Cover your cough, preferably by coughing into your sleeve.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and often with warm water and soap.
Practice good health habits, including getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, managing your stress, drinking plenty of fluids and eating nutritious food.
