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3.4. AVOID ROUTINES
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Vary your schedule when you go out or
return.
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Use different routes and different places
for getting in or out of a car.
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Use different vehicles and means of
transport.
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Change your look, don’t wear or carry
things that call attention, such as hats,
eyeglasses, etc.
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Don’t socialise always in the same pla-
ces.
3.5. INFORMATION
Our contacts, company and family should
be kept informed of our travel plans.
3.6. SELF-PROTECTION
3.6.1. Take care of your health. Do some
research on your destination. Plan ahead
for medical attention.
Choosing food and water. Inform yourself on
the risk of diseases. Get vaccinations. Mala-
ria is a serious disease which could become
fatal very quickly. It is transmitted by mos-
quito bites. Rabies is present in most cou-
ntries. It could come from dogs, monkeys
and bats. It can be prevented by being vac-
cinated urgently after being bitten, licked, or
scratched.
3.6.2. Medical advice
Go to the doctor’s office before travelling to
check your health, receive information on
medical requisites and information on the
risks of contagion and how to prevent it.
Keep up to date with the normal vaccina-
tions. If you have not had a dental check-up
in the last few months, go before you travel.
Check if it is advisable to take more than
enough prescription drugs with you.
3.6.3. Handling risks
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At the airport:
take all your valuable
or important items in your hand lugga-
ge. Keep a low profile so as not to call
attention. Exposure is greater when
getting out of a taxi and entering the
airport. Check your luggage as soon
as possible and go to the boarding
area to increase the level of protec-
tion. Don’t lose sight of your perso-
nal belongings when you pass the
security control. Pay attention to the
safety recommendations of the cabin
crew. Don’t take it for granted that the
items that you leave on the overhead
compartment will be safe, especially
in flights during the night when the-
ft also occurs. When you arrive at
your destination, you should know