26th October 2010, 07:59 AM
As an archaeologist (well I do visit sites occasionally you know) and a rower, I saw the story and thought the same thing. Also be aware that although a handy alternative in an emergency, alcohol gel does not kill everything so wash your hands with hot water and soap at the earliest oportunity and especially before eating. This tip came from a miltary colleague who noticed that many of those who went down the high-tech route in Iraq spent a lot more time in the (frighteningly hot and unpleasant) portaloo, than those who applied both.
Although I haven't read the blurb on my old Letospirosis card for a long time, I seem to remember that the important thing is to visit your GP if you start to develop flu-like symptoms after being in a high risk environment (e.g. after getting a facefull of pump water).
Although I haven't read the blurb on my old Letospirosis card for a long time, I seem to remember that the important thing is to visit your GP if you start to develop flu-like symptoms after being in a high risk environment (e.g. after getting a facefull of pump water).
D. Vader
Senior Consultant
Vader Maull & Palpatine
Archaeological Consultants
A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of Tony Robinson.
Senior Consultant
Vader Maull & Palpatine
Archaeological Consultants
A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of Tony Robinson.