- Senegal has a Rift Valley fever outbreak this year.
- The outbreak began in September and spread.
- Officials announced a national response on 20 October.
- Health, agriculture and environment teams are working together.
- They test people and treat sick people.
- They are vaccinating many farm animals across the country.
- They destroy mosquito breeding sites and give nets.
- Drones help teams find stagnant water near farms.
- Officials strongly warn people not to self-medicate.
- Surveillance is stronger in several northern regions.
Difficult words
- disease — A health problem that can affect people.
- affect — To have an effect on someone or something.affects
- stop — To make something come to an end.
- dangerous — Able to cause harm or injury.
- doctor — A person who helps people with health problems.
- vaccination — A shot to protect from disease.
- protect — To keep someone or something safe.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think self-medication can be dangerous?
- How can vaccinations help prevent disease?
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