September 2001

Jack jumpers : NW folk sought

SUN 9 SEP 2001

A pioneering Tasmanian research project on jack-jumper allergy will be extended to North-West Coast residents after a generous donation yesterday.

The Royal Hobart Hospital’s research foundation, which is conducting the desensitising project, was presented with a cheque for $15,000 from the former Clarence Jaycees.

The money will allow an expansion of the project. The foundation’s researchers are trialling a desensitisation treatment for people with severe allergic reactions to jack- jumper ants.

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