Diphtheria Vaccine: Where Can I Get Diphtheria Vaccine Near Me? Diphtheria is a serious lung infection caused by bacteria. Lately, more people have been getting sick with it. Why is this happening? It is mostly because people missed their shots of the diphtheria vaccine, didn’t finish all their doses, or their body’s protection simply wore […]
HPV Vaccine Update: Why the Dose Schedule Was Modified (Part 1) The HPV vaccine is a powerful tool used to prevent diseases, particularly cervical cancer, caused by the human papillomavirus. When the vaccines were first approved for public use between 2006 and 2014, the standard hpv vaccine dose schedule was rigorous. Generally, children aged 9 […]
Nigeria Yellow Fever Card: How to Determine if It’s Original (Part 2) In our last article, we provided you with information to enable you to assess the authenticity of your government-approved yellow card. This write-up will expand on the previous article, providing you with insights on the inner page of your yellow card certificate. The […]
HPV Vaccines: Do the Vaccines Prevent Cancers? Cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the body grow out of control and spread, causing severe health problems. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV)is a group of viruses linked to the development of several types of cancer. While vaccines are available to fight this virus, many people ask: Do these […]
Nigeria Yellow Fever Card: How to Determine if It’s Original (Part 1) The Yellow fever card is a mandatory document issued to Nigerians travelling to countries where the virus is not common. Because Nigeria records regular outbreaks of the disease, you must provide evidence of vaccination to protect the citizens of the country you are […]
Hepatitis B: How Much Does it Cost to Manage in Nigeria? Imagine an enemy that you can live with in the same house for years without knowing. This is the situation of people living with hepatitis B infection. A liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The illness can be prevented by taking […]
HPV Vaccine: What Effect Does It have on fertility? James was worried about taking his daughters for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination after hearing the vaccine caused infertility. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine received authorisation for public use in 2006 to prevent diseases and cancers caused by the human papillomavirus. Parents are concerned that vaccinating […]
Preventing HBV in Lagos: Inocul8’s 2019 World Hepatitis Day Outreach Inocul8’s mission is to help people and families prevent infectious diseases, as we believe no one should suffer or die from illnesses that existing solutions can prevent. In 2019, to celebrate World Hepatitis Day (observed annually on July 28), we conducted a successful outreach program […]
Meet the Founders A long time ago, long before Inocul8 had a logo, a clinic, or even a name—a seed was planted. Farmers say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the next best time is now. In many ways, that is how the Inocul8 story began: as a quiet seed […]
Purpose of the Inocul8 Brand In Nigeria and across Africa, families like yours and mine often struggle to get simple preventive care. You may spend hours in a crowded clinic, only to see a health worker for a few minutes. Many people give up, delay vaccination, or fail to receive the protection they need. Because […]