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Wash your hands often with soap and water. Bring an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as well.
Drink only bottled or boiled water, and drink plenty of it to stay hydrated.
Avoid eating food purchased from street vendors.
Make sure food is fully cooked. Avoid eating anything that hasn't been peeled, boiled or washed in purified water.
Bring with you diarrhea medicine so that you can treat mild cases yourself.
Use insect repellent with 30-50% DEET.
Try wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants and a hat outdoors to prevent insect bites.

Wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a bandana.
Avoid petting any stray animals or dogs. Rabies shots are not fun.
Perform basic stretching exercises.
Work at your own pace, take frequent breaks and rotate out of strenuous tasks.
Lift with your legs, not with your back.
Make sure to get plenty of rest.
Be aware of your surroundings and avoid venturing out alone - always use the buddy system.
Be mindful of yourself and others and let the leader know when you are starting to feel sick.
Make sure to have fun!

TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY