Leptospirosis Prophylaxis: Doxycycline

If you have waded through the flood waters, please consider taking two tablets of doxycycline. It is an antibiotic that is supposedly not to be sold over the counter, but since we’re in the Philippines, you could probably get them even without a prescription.

If you’ve been exposed to flood water, take 2 100mg tabs of doxycycline and your chances of getting leptospirosis should somewhat diminish. This drug is relatively safe and very cheap. This is not to be taken by pregnant women or very young children though.

If you want to help, please read Manolo Quezon’s post.

Stay safe guys.

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