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When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or handkerchief. If they are unavailable, cough into the inner elbow area of your arm, but never cough or sneeze into your hand.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water before and after eating, coughing or sneezing and using the bathroom.
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If you do not have soap and water available, apply hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
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Drink only properly treated or bottled water.
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Avoid consumption of ice, unless it is made from drinking water.
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Protect yourself from the sun using sunscreen, sunglasses and/or hats.
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To reduce the risk of insect bites, use repellents and/or nets.
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If bitten or scratched by an animal, wash the wound with abundant soap and water. If the immunization status of the animal or a wild animal is unknown, seek medical attention.
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Acquire alcoholic beverages (spirits) in authorized places.
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Avoid purchasing food and alcoholic beverages (spirits) from street vendors.
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Avoid raw foods other than fruits and vegetables that can be peeled, and avoid fruits with damaged skin.
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Avoid eating raw seafood.
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Prevent sexually transmitted infections by using condoms.
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Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands; if you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
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Try to avoid close contact with people who have respiratory conditions or flu (kissing, hugging, or sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses).