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Tuberculosis aka TB is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs.  The bad news is that it is deadly 😔 The good news is that it is preventable and treatable 😁 It is contagious and spread by airborne droplets (like the Covid-19 virus) through coughing and sneezing  Classic signs and symptoms of TB👇 Cough that lasts for a long period (about 3 weeks and more) Coughing up blood  Chest pain (when breathing or coughing) Fever Tiredness  Weight loss Loss of appetite  TB is treated effectively with antibiotics, the treatment duration is usually a long one. Do not self diagnose or self manage. If you present with the signs and symptoms or at risk, you must see a HCP (Health Care Provider) Those who have TB  should prevent the spread by wearing a surgical facemask when around people  Early commencement of treatment is desirable for best outcomes. Let us end TB #WorldTuberculosisDay #TheClockIsTicking #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxSh...

Nothing beats being prepared 🤔 Being prepped for an exam, being prepped to meet the in-laws, being prepped before the baby arrives, being prepped for an interview or a presentation......whatever the scenario looks like, you'll handle it like a pro😎 The FABS Mini places you in such a good place to handle common medical emergencies. They contain all the first aid bare necessities in a cute little pouch that can fit in nicely into your bag or laptop bag. Put yourself at an advantage position when a medical emergency pops up. Send us a message to get one. Cost is N5,000 #MedicalEmergencyPreparedness #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #FirstAidKit #TheFABSMini #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

World Tuberculosis Day March 24th annually is World Tuberculosis Day to raise public awareness on this infectious deadly disease.  Tuberculosis affects the lungs and is easily transmitted by an infected person to a healthy person when they cough or sneeze. The theme for this year is "The Clock is Ticking".The plan is to end Tuberculosis and indeed time is running out.  #WorldTuberculosisDay #TheClockIsTicking #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

What does water mean to you? It's no news that we can't do without water, hence SDG #6 aims at achieving clean water supply for all by 2030. Today is World Water Day, and our attention is drawn to global water crisis and ways to resolve it as soon as possible.  This year the theme is "Valuing Water". The truth is that water is priceless and sometimes undervalued. Water has tons of benefits and a massive necessity. I personally rediscovered the value of water last year👏. I benefited from it's value on my hair and keeping me hydrated.  Value water ! #WorldWaterDay #ValuingWater #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Today is World Down's Syndrome Day. It's a day set aside to create awareness about Down's Syndrome, people with Down's syndrome and those that work with them. Down's Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes developmental and intellectual delays  People with Down's syndrome have physical distinct facial appearances even right from birth  In managing it, it's important to detect it early, not ignore or live in denial. There are a number of places that are well informed on how to manage kids with Down's syndrome. They would educate on the right way and attitude in managing people living with Down's syndrome. There are therapists and special educators. This year the theme is "We Connect So That We Can". We are encouraged to make connections with each especially with those living with Down syndrome. In our connections we can alleviate our sufferings and pains as well as understand each other. Let's appreciate those who own orga...

Did you know it takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile?😁 Did you know some foods can actually make you smile?😁😁 Did you know that great oral hygiene can help you live more a healthy life?😁😁😁 Check out more stuff in the posters #WorldOralHealthDay #BeProudOfYourMouth #TheFABS #BeFABulouS

This year the theme of the World Oral Health Day is "Be Proud of Your Mouth". The plan is to get us all to value and take care of our mouths so we can be proud of them. This can be achieved by👇 I. Reducing daily amount of sweetened drinks II. Have regular dental checks (once in 6 months) III. Limit starchy and sugary foods IV. Learn to brush correctly V. Brush regularly (twice daily- in the morning and at night, before going to bed) and don’t brush vigorously VI. Use a mouth rinse or mouth wash VII. Use fluoride (normally contained in toothpaste and mouth wash/rinse) VIII. Don’t smoke IX. Clean your tongue X. Floss once a day XI. Use a straw to take sweetened drinks, this helps avoid contact with the teeth XII. Use proper equipment for brushing- soft bristled brush and fluoride containing toothpaste XIII. Drink fluoridated water XIV. Avoid risk factors behavior XV. Avoid touching your mouth with dirty hands. #WorldOralHealthDay #BeProudOfYourMouth #TheFABS #BeFAB...

WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY (WOHD) The World Oral Heath Day is all about making some noise about good hygiene, yes, and basically this refers to good oral hygiene that we were taught in nursery/primary school. During the WOHD, there is also emphasis on maintaining general health and wellbeing.  When we mention oral hygiene, we focus on maintaining good hygiene practice on the teeth; tongue and gum. The mouth enables us to smile, eat, speak and taste We really should be intentional about taking care of it Stay safe #WorldOralHealthDay #BeProudOfYourMouth #TheFABS #BeFABulouS

Looks are not enough to give info about one's obesity status or the degree of obesity or even hoe close one is to becoming obese. The BMI (Body Mass Index) is the best way to assess one's obesity status.  So let's find out how 👇 Yes, get your bathroom scale and measuring tape In the poster attached are the formula and value ranges to help compute your BMI and how to interpret your result. Values of 30 and above are indicative of obesity  Be deliberate about your health and save yourself from having to contend with some health challenges. Today is an opportunity to know where you are positioned on the obesity scale. The best news is thst if you happen to be obese, thete is a way out 💃💃💃 #WorldObesityDay #WOD #EveryBodyNeedsEverybody #BMI #BodyMassIndex #LiveYourBestLife #BodyWeight #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

The 4th of March is World Obesity Day.  The plan is to create and raise awareness about obesity, it's health implications as well as to encourage people to maintain a healthy weight.  Obesity is actually a disease and it is majorly characterized by excessive storage of body fat. It isn't all about aesthetics. People who are obese are at risk of certain health conditions.👇 - high blood pressure  - type 2 diabetes  - heart diseases  - high cholesterol levels (LDL) - sleep apnea - breathing difficulties  - osteoarthritis  - certain types of cancer  Obesity can be treated This year the theme is Every Body Needs Everybody  We are encouraging everybody to strive to ditch obesity and live  healthy lives by maintaining healthy weights  #WorldObesityDay #WOD #EveryBodyNeedsEverybody #Obesity #MaintainHealthyWeight #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Today is World Birth Defects Day! It's all about shining some light on  -birth defects -how to reduce or prevent birth defects  -how to take care of kids born with birth defects  Birth defects are present at birth and are basically structural changes that affect the way baby looks or functions. It can affect any part of the body. Birth defects are a leading cause of deaths in infants and for those who survive it, can be a cause of longterm physical, functional and/or mental disabilities.  Many birth defects can be prevented, it is therefore important that intending mothers and pregnant women live healthy lives and make healthy choices, as these could greatly reduce the chance of having babies with defects. Though the origin of some defects cannot be easily traced, healthy living and choices helps. To prevent birth defects, intending mothers and pregnant women should ensure  -they get a continous healthy dose of folic acid (before and duri...

WHEN TO USE COLD COMPRESS AND WHEN TO USE HOT COMPRESS When there is an injury a cold compress or hot compress can speed up the healing process and ease out the pain and help the injured feel better .Now the challenge is which to use and when to use. Cold compress or ice is the recommended treatment for acute injuries (that is one that has occurred within the last 48 hours). It is especially helpful to reduce swelling and control pain. Acute injuries are the result of sudden trauma, such as a fall or collision. Signs and symptoms of an acute injury may include pain, tenderness, redness, warm skin and swelling. Cold compress or ice is most effective when it is applied early and often for the first 48 hours.  Heat/hot/warm compress, on the other hand, increases circulation and raises skin temperature and is best used for chronic pains or injuries . Chronic injuries develop slowly because a body part is being overused or because an acute...

So i have a cold🤧😔😪 We all know how a case of a cold can make you feel My family members and friends ask those Covid-19 questions 👇🤦‍♀️🤣 'Can you smell?" "Do you have a fever"? "How is your appetite?" "When did it start?" "Have you started taking zinc tabs" "Don't you think you should buy ivermectin"? "Ensure you take ginger and garlic" "What about azithromycin?" The questions and suggestions are endless 🤣🤣🤣 You know these are corona times and extra care has to be taken. It's hard for people to cough or clear their throats in peace, you'll just get those funny stares Thank God it's just an episode of a cold. #Covid-19  #Colds #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

It's no news that a thermometer is the most reliable instrument for checking temperature.  The normal body temperature is about 37⁰C The range for babies and children is  36.6-37.2⁰C The range for adults is 36.1-37.2⁰C A temperature increase above the normal range (fever) is indicative that there is some drama going on in the body. It should not be ignored and of course a thermometer is the best instrument to give that info. Fevers in babies and kids, if not put in check can lead to a couple of complications e.g seizures.  So it's important that your first aid kit should have a thermometer, especially if there are babies and older kids that the first aid kit/box is catering for.  #Temperature  #BodyTemperature  #Thermometers #FirstAid  #FirstAidKit ##FirstAidSavesLives  #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

The baby has a bit of a fever i think 🤔 Hands to the rescue 🤲 What to do🤔 Feel baby's temperature with your hands, back of the palm or the palm?🤔🤔🤔 Quite a number of us are guilty of this.  Using the palms to check or gauge body temperature isn't best practice really, but in the absence of a thermometer, the back of the palm is the next best option. When we use the back of our palms to check for fevers, what might be a fever to Mr G might feel like normal temperature to Mrs G. Using a thermometer to assess body temperature is the more reliable route. #Temperature #BodyTemperature #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

This mini right here has saved the day for me and a couple of others.  Apart from it's basic content, i have included certain meds that have seen me through some medical situations.  I have in it, oral antihistamines, and they have saved me the hassles of the discomfort i was experiencing from a runny nose.  Do you periodically have those medical situations that need you to take along certain meds e.g the runs, asthma, allergies etc. Don't just throw your meds in your bag, make them easy to find and prone to getting squashed, there is an easy and safer way👉The FABS Mini  They contain the basics of a first aid kit and some space for your go-to meds Send us a DM let's hook you up #FirstAidKits #FirstAidSavesLives #FirstAid #TheFABSMinis #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

You know how we had earlier mentioned that there are 2 pipes in the throat? The trachea, for taking air from the nose and mouth to the lungs and then the oesophagus, for taking foods and drinks (liquids) from the mouth to the tummy.  Ok, so the trachea is averse to having anything that ain't air in it. If fluids or foods mistakenly gets into the trachea,  the body's reaction is to get it out ASAP, it does this by making us cough. Coughing when foods and fluids get into the trachea is an attempt to rid the trachea of the foreign objects. If someone is coughing because they are choking, we should let them cough, especially if they are able to cough forcefully, as they may be able to dislodge whatever has gotten into the trachea. It's only when the cough is weak or they can't cough at all that we can administer first aid intervention.  #Choking #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Some years ago, on a lazy Saturday morning, i was at a friend's doing breakfast when i started choking on the yam and fish sauce 😭. Another friend was present when he noticed and gave me the first aid intervention that saved the day👏 Nasty scary experience 🤦‍♀️ Here's how to recognize choking in adults and kids👇 The classic sign of a choking person is that they would grab their throat (cause that is the area where the drama is happening) -ask them if they are choking  -they would find it hard to talk or might not be able to speak at all -they might be able to cough (might be strong or weak coughs) or might not be able to cough  at all  -they will look distressed  -there will be difficulty in breathing or not be able to breathe at all -they could eventually become unconscious  Here's how to recognize choking in infants 👇 - they might be able to cough or totally unable to  - they might be able to make some noise or not able to any sound at al...

Anyone can be a victim of a choking episode, infants and kids are sadly not spared. They can choke when being breastfed! At times the foods we give them could be hazardous 😔😱🤔. When we are introducing semi-solids or solid forms of food to them, caution must be taken to ensure that the food bits are small enough not to cause them to choke. Pieces of sausages, nuts e.g. cashew nuts, peanut, popcorn, biscuits, slices of fruits, veggies etc. Even pasty forms of foods can cause them to choke (peanut butter, formulas ...), so they should be given in little portions.  We must discourage the from running around during meal times or when they snacking. Discourage them from talking, laughing and generally playing while eating. Discourage them from eating or drinking too fast. And of course keep an eye on them so it is spotted on time should a choking episode start. Photo credit in poster:@www.southwalesargus.co.uk #Choking #ChokingInInfants #ChokingInKids #FirstAid #FirstAidSa...

When someone is choking,  air (oxygen) is unable to get to the lungs! Often times,  the culprit is food. Yes food getting into the wrong pipe. Foods and other objects can partially block the trachea (mild choking) or completely block the trachea (severe choking) In adults choking is commonly caused by foods. In infants and children,  it could be foods (especially nuts, popcorn, pieces of sausages etc.), parts of toys, or small toys,  beads, buttons,  button batteries, pebbles etc. Choking is said to be amongst the leading cause of accidental deaths,  ranks around number 4. So imagine not getting air for a period 😱, death is almost certain.  The brain loves oxygen, it keeps it going No oxygen for 0-4 mins= brain damage may not occur  No oxygen for 4-6 mins=possibility of brain damage  No oxygen for 6-10 mins=brain damage is likely to occur  No oxygen for over 10 mins=brain death would almost definitely occur So time is of the...