Frequently asked question: What should you do and think about after arriving at your destination?

At your destination, remember to take your meds, even when others tell you to stop taking them. Children under the age of 12 must keep taking their Pheneticillin antibiotics (Broxil).
If you are over 12 years old, only take antibiotics if prescribed (such as in cases of fever). Make sure you drink enough or even more fluids than normal. Prevent infections and wounds, wash your hands, and wear shoes. When you go swimming, always dry yourself immediately after coming out of the water, and put on a bathrobe, if possible. Make sure you do not cool down! Avoid cold and humid environments. As a general rule, you can try to prevent a crisis by staying warm, drinking lots of fluids, and avoid alcohol.

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