Parasites + Holiday health – 105science
Journal editor Sally Hirst talks about an interesting group of micro-organisms called parasites. Interviewed by Roger Frost. And in Chris Creese’s holiday health tips. Chris looks at the science behind travel advice and offers tips on how sun cream works and more.
- Visit the World Health Organisation website www.who.int/ith/en . Look up the area to where you’ll be travelling and figure out what you’ll be up against and what vaccinations you may need.
- Skin Cancer Prevention
- http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=how-does-ultraviolet-ligh
- Water Disinfection for Travelers http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-2-the-pre-travel-consultation/water-disinfection-for-travelers.htm
- Drybath – a wash without water http://headboy.org/?page_id=6
The Science Show 30/06/2012