Gerry O'Sullivan
Ceist:202 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will undertake an immediate campaign to inform the public of the risks of contacting AIDS while abroad.
Written Answers. - AIDS Risks.
The health promotion unit of my Department, as part of its on-going information campaign on AIDS, distributes two leaflets specifically for people who are travelling abroad. These are "The Sun Seekers Guide" and "Information for People Travelling Abroad".
The leaflets are circulated to major tour operators for distribution with travel tickets to their customers. During 1989, 100,000 copies of "The Sun Seekers Guide" and 40,000 copies of "Information for People Travelling Abroad" were distributed. The same leaflets will be supplied to travel agents during 1990.
The Department's general leaflet, "AIDS — The Facts", is also widely available.
The health promotion unit also places advertisements from time to time in magazines and brochures, aimed at those travelling abroad.