Hey it’s Mr Snotbottom here and I hope you’re keeping safe and well.

In this Healthy Heroes episode of Busy Bodies, we head into ‘inner space’ for a battle like no other. Yes! Get ready for the ultimate showdown between THE IMMUNE SYSTEM v’s THE VIRUS!!!

But what is the immune system? Come on a journey into the icky world of boogers, pus, dribble, and gastric juices.. Ewwww...yes, they are all disgusting but guess what? They’re also all part of your immune system! Listen now to find out more.

Big thanks to Associate Professor David Hawkes - Director of Molecular Microbiology, VCS Foundation, who helped us get all our facts straight in this episode.

This episode is part of the Busy Bodies: Healthy Heroes series.

Proudly supported by The City of Melbourne (COVID-19 Arts Grants).

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