Beating Ebola Hinges on Sipping a Gallon of Liquid a Day
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The best medical advice for surviving Ebola right now might fit in one word: drink.
With targeted drugs and vaccines at least months away, doctors and public health experts are learning from Ebola survivors what simple steps helped them beat the infection. Turns out drinking 4 liters (1 gallon) or more of rehydration solution a day -- a challenge for anyone and especially those wracked by relentless bouts of vomiting -- is crucial.