Recognize the symptoms of Ebola early

Symptoms of Ebola include

Fever (greater than 38.6°C or 101.5°F)
Severe headache
Muscle pain
Weakness
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal (stomach) pain
Unexplained hemorrhage (bleeding or bruising)

Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to Ebola, but the average is 8 to 10 days.

source: cdc.gov: “Ebola (Ebola Virus Disease); Signs and Symptoms”

Now that there’s been a case in the United States, people should not sit back and think it will not happen to them, nor take a wait-and-see approach.

People need to recognize *now* what the symptoms are and be prepared to seek immediate treatment.

Communicable diseases have a tendency to spread alarmingly, shockingly fast.

This does not mean anyone should panic either. Its also important to have confidence in your own health and the ability of your body to resist infections, and in the ability of healthcare practitioners to effectively treat illness.

More info:

Wikipedia: “Ebola virus disease (EVD)“