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World Service,03 Aug 1999,24 mins

Here Comes The Sun - Safe Eclipse Viewing

Health Matters

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A report on safe eclipse viewing, the effect of jet lag and how to get babies to sleep. In the run up to the European solar eclipse the programme looks at how to view the sun safely, with the verdict that just 30 seconds of looking at the sun can cause long-term damage. Also a look at the effect of jet lag and baby expert Gina Ford gives her advice on getting infants to sleep.

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