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I AM 30 WEEKS PREGNANT AND MY COUNTRY IS EXPERIENCING AN ELEPHANTIASIS OUTBREAK, I AM TOLD I CAN NOT TAKE THE PROFELAXIS THAT IS BEING GIVEN FOR PREVENTION, I AM AFRAID OF GETTING IT, WHAT MEASURES CAN I TAKE TO PREVENT IT, OR IS THERE SOMETHING I CAN TAKE IN MY CONDITION?
hi heterazan tab100 mg once a week for prevention.contact your nearest health centre to obtain first hand knowledge of prevention and procure medicines.use mosquito nets, apply anti-mosquito cream to exposed hands, legs ,neck and face.Avoid water collection in flower pots, vases or in ditches around your house thanks
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Recommend Preventive Measures For Elephantiasis
hi heterazan tab100 mg once a week for prevention.contact your nearest health centre to obtain first hand knowledge of prevention and procure medicines.use mosquito nets, apply anti-mosquito cream to exposed hands, legs ,neck and face.Avoid water collection in flower pots, vases or in ditches around your house thanks