Recorded February 2024

Welcome to our travel health podcast! Today, you will meet travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm"). Today, we'll answer your travel health questions:

Do multiple immunizations overwhelm my immune system?

Road traffic injuries—do I need to be concerned?

What’s the deal with hot tubs and rashes?

Accepting or refusing food offered by locals—what to do?

Lyme disease: how to reduce risk?

How do I prevent and treat motion sickness?

Does health insurance cover vaccines?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com.

Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:

How do I find a trusted pharmacy while abroad?

When is it safe to travel with a newborn?

Travel to India—is malaria and/or Japanese encephalitis a concern?

Should I travel with azithromycin (Z-pack)?

Is a drug for malaria needed if exposure is airport-only?

Tips for getting over jet lag?

When do you need to see a doctor for traveler’s diarrhea?

How do I find a good doctor while abroad?

Should I buy my malaria medication while overseas?

Over-the-counter medications to prevent head colds—do they work?

Does the Covid-19 vaccine mess with my DNA?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com.

Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Germ & Worm co-hosts, Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm"), answer your travel health questions:

What should I do if I get appendicitis while abroad?

Travel with teens—any tips?

Should I take acetazolamide (Diamox) when I climb Machu Picchu?

Malaria prevention regimens—which is best?

Do I need to take a drug to prevent malaria prophylaxis during a short-duration trip?

Do I need to deworm after travel?

How do I prevent respiratory illnesses during travel in China?

What vaccines do I need prior to traveling to Thailand?

I sprained my ankle sprain in Mexico—what to do?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com.

Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Germ & Worm co-hosts, Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:

Is there a vaccine for dengue fever?

Does my health insurance cover me while I’m abroad?

What’s the best medication for malaria prophylaxis?

When is best to see a medical provider before a planned trip?

Do I need vaccination for rabies?

Is it safe to eat at roadside stands?

Do I need to be immunized for tetanus?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com.

Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Welcome to Germ & Worm! Today, you will meet your hosts, travel medicine specialists, Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm"), and get the answers to your travel health questions:

Is it safe to eat Kitfo (raw beef) in Ethiopia?

Does my diet make mosquitoes more or less attracted to me?

How do I ensure the water I drink is safe?

What should I pack in my travel medical kit?

Lakes and schistosomiasis—safe to swim or not?

When should I seek treatment for traveler’s diarrhea?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com.

Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.