Health advice obtained by tourists travelling to Magnetic Island: a risk area for Mrukandji' jellyfish in North Queensland, Australia

摘要

Summary Background. Little is known about the travel health advice obtained by tourists travelling to Magnetic Island, which is a known risk area for the potentially fatal 'Irukandji' jellyfish on the Great Barrier Reef coast of north Queensland, Australia.Methods. Structured interviews were conducted with 208 ferry passengers (93% response) travelling between Townsville (Latitude 19degS) and Magnetic Island.