Mr Abayomi noted that 12 of the infected students are responding well to antibiotics and diphtheria antitoxin therapy.
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“Parents should not panic. The best way to contain the infection is by keeping students in a controlled environment where medical teams can monitor and manage the situation,” he said.He also advised students to avoid close contact and wear face masks if experiencing symptoms such as coughing or sneezing.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos, Mr Adeyemo disclosed that two students had been transferred to the ward while the other two remained under close observation in an isolation room. The disease is preventable through vaccination, which health officials emphasised as the most effective control method.
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