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Maingalarpar! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
Do I need anything beyond meningococcal vaccination before the Hajj?How can I prepare better for the chaos of TSA rules at the airport?Should I get a Tdap before visiting Peru?Is my phone subject to search when I cross the border?Is the USA the only high-income nation with measles transmission now?Are there harms from taking TOO MUCH vitamin A?What do you think of the resignation of FDA's top vaccine official?What should I do if I lose my glasses while I'm overseas?Should I stock up on antibiotics when I'm at a pharmacy overseas?Is it safe to rent a car internationally?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Sin Chao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
Just how unsafe is it to drive when I travel?Norovirus: How long does it last in the environment, and when will we have a vaccine?How can I become a more ethical traveler?Friendly reminder to check with your veterinarian before international travel with pets.What should I pack in my take-on bag vs checked bag?How should I best keep track of my vaccine records?How can I handle the chaos of travel schedules overseas?What's up with the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine?Will my cat get sick with bird flu from raw food?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Aloha! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
Do I need to take malaria pills to visit an eco-lodge in Guyana?What's the cause of all these little red bumps in a family after travel to Costa Rica?Should I get a yellow fever vaccine booster 15 years after my first shot?Are there issues seeing a private ARNP for pre-travel advice?Any tips for general travel success?What’s the deal with plans for flu vaccines for next year?What can I do to calm my nerves when I can't smoke or vape in the air?Will vitamin A really prevent measles?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Pryvit! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") devote an entire episode to the most common deadly infection on Earth: tuberculosis. They answer your travel health questions about TB, and host a very special guest: Adrienne Shapiro MD, PhD, who provides an update on the critical situation with current US federal policy on TB. Topics we will discuss:
What is TB?Are there different kinds of tuberculosis?How common is TB?Is there a TB vaccine? If so, should I get one before I travel overseas?How is TB diagnosed?What is the best way to treat TB?What's the impact of US federal policy on TB prevention, care, and research?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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. Shapiro's, Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.
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Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") are so excited to host Dr. Karen Tang, an expert gynecologist, to answer your travel health questions from our women listeners:
Is it OK for me to skip my period for an upcoming holiday?How should I handle timing of my oral contraceptive pills across time zones?Are there certain forms of birth control well-suited for long trips abroad?What can I do to reduce the risk of a UTI or yeast infection?Will antibiotics or antimalarials interfere with my oral contraceptives?Will my estrogen HRT patch get messed up by snorkeling?Should I bring my own condoms for my next overseas trip?Will my doctor prescribe medical abortion pills before my upcoming long trip abroad.What are the chances I can find my preferred hygiene products during vacation in Morocco?Special shout out to Dr. Tang's followers: We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
Please follow Dr. Tang on the socials: @karentangmd, check out her book It's Not Hysteria, and learn more about her practice www.thrivegyn.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. Tang's, Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.
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Gutentag! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
What should I know about cholera before I travel?What are the implications of CDC no longer meeting to discuss vaccines?What essentials should I pack for a day hike?What are the ABCs of hepatitis A, B, and C?Should I visit as many countries as I can?Any special health concerns for a trip to Rio for Carnival?Is this really a bad year for flu, and is it too late for me to get immunized?Any safety tips for safety when road cycling in Europe?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Gutentag! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
How can I boost my immune system?What is a "neglected tropical disease?"Is leprosy a concern for travelers?What is up with measles (including in Texas?)Do you ever recommend canceling a trip?Any health concerns with capybaras?Is whitewater rafting dangerous?Leaches... How do I avoid them and remove them?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Salaam! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
What's the WHO and what do they do?Did azithromycin just give me "sun hives"?Is Chris a mountaineer, too?Is it safe to visit Kansas City in light of the TB epidemic there?How can I reduce the chance of being robbed or mugged?What do you think of the TimeShifter jet lag app?When can I donate blood after contracting typhoid?What should I do if I step on a weaverfish?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Konnichiwa! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
Will bovine colostrum prevent traveler's diarrhea?How do I know if my hotel has bedbugs?Is flu season the same around the world?Why is wool "smarter" than cotton?Should I avoid eating pufferfish in Japan?Should I change my plans to visit Uganda in light of the Ebola outbreak?Should I be immunized against meningitis before travel to Africa?Is it safe to eat ice cream when I travel?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Ola! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
How many shots are too many at once for a baby?Is it OK to eat street food in Morocco?There’s Marburg Virus in Tanzania, should that impact my plans for safari?What can I do to reduce motion sickness from airplane turbulence?What's the difference between a live and a dead vaccine?What’s the difference between a bacteria, a virus, and a protozoa?I want to visit Disney Land, but is that OK with the wildfires?I'm worried about using a squat-style toilet in India, am I crazy?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Bonjour! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
How do I pack clothing for warm & cold climates into my carry on bag?Should I get vaccinated for Hepatitis A before a trip to France?What’s the deal with screwworm and pets in Mexico?What is tetanus, and have you ever seen a case of it?How can I safely prepare my salad before eating it overseas?Can I obtain my same OCP when traveling abroad?Should I get immunized against rabies before I travel, or afterwards just if I need to?What concentration of DEET is best, and what do you recommend?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Nihao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions about Dengue Fever, including:
What IS Dengue "break-bone" fever?
Where can you catch Dengue?
Is Dengue becoming more common? If so, why?
Are there multiple types of Dengue?
What are the complications of Dengue?
How should Dengue be treated?
Is there a vaccine to prevent Dengue?
Is there a role for mosquito avoidance in preventing Dengue?
What does the future hold for Dengue?
We also chat about the impressive vaccine advocacy work of the GAVI Alliance, please check them out: www.gavi.org.
We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Jambo! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
How can I deal with caffeine withdrawals while traveling?
Should I travel to Shanghai in light of all the HMPV there?
Will elderberry extract protect me from catching a cold, or help with my symptoms?
Can a baby aspirin prevent blood clots during a long plane ride?
CDC tells doctors now to subtype influenza... why don't you always do that?
How did I catch typhoid fever if I was properly immunized before my trip to northern Chile?
Are all bug repellants the same, or do I need different kinds for different locations?
I wanna get trashed on my upcoming cruise, but not by norovirus... can you help?
We also chat about the incredible land-rights advocacy work of friends at Landesa, please check them out: www.landesa.org.
We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Welcome to 2025 everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
Will I get murdered by hornets in Laos?
Do I need to take malaria prevention in Kruger and Etosha?
Please tell people about brucellosis!
I take acetaminophen to help with traveler's diarrhea... is that OK?
What do G+W think about vitamin C to help with the common cold?
Is dengue fever really getting worse?
How to I navigate insurance if I get sick while abroad?
Is it politically incorrect to call someone a "sherpa?"
We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Welcome to 2025 everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
Should we take our kids on a trip to Peru?
Should I fly on airlines overseas if they have poor safety records?
Is mumps still a thing?
Is it dangerous to fly with high blood pressure?
A friend of mine had a tendon rupture while taking antibiotics, what's the deal with that?
What should we know about the mystery illness in DRC?
Any safety tips for walking the Camino de Santiago?
How high did Germ get on Mt. Everest?
We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Hi there and Happy New Year! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
What's the deal with falling polio vaccination rates?
How can I avoid getting a yeast infection when I travel?
Do I need a smallpox immunization before I travel?
What's the most important safety feature: Where I go, or what I do when I'm there?
What is "Florence Syndrome?"
Any tips for cycling safely while traveling in Europe?
How soon can I fly after scuba diving?
Anything I can do to reduce my risk of blood clots when I fly?
We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Welcome everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
Do I need a measles vaccine before travel to India and Sri Lanka?
Is it a problem if I keep my prescription medications in a plastic bag when I travel?
Will electronic hand warmers protect me from frostbite?
When my taxi driver likes to speed, how can I get them to slow down?
Could my diarrhea be caused by baby carrots?
Any tips for motorcycle safety in Europe?
Why do my coral cuts from Curaçao get infected so much?
Did those olives in Morocco make me queasy?
We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
Cryptosporidium and splash pads: What's the deal?
What's the risk of catching bird flu from raw milk?
Any tips for success when visiting Viet Nam?
What typhoid vaccine is best before visiting South America: injectable or oral?
How can I feel better after a long airplane ride?
What insect repellent is best for kids?
Should I avoid cuddling with koalas and other furry beasts when traveling?
We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Yeee Haw! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
Should I take malaria prophylaxis on a trip to India?
I like to pet cats in Greece! Is that a problem?
Any special considerations for older travelers?
I'm pregnant and planning a safari--should I go?
I tend to get UTIs... how should I handle that during travel?
What kind of travelers do you see in your practice?
How can I keep my HIV treatment private at immigration when visiting Japan?
We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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Heyyyyy there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:
What's happening with Anthrax in Uganda?
What to do when different medical societies say different things?
Are culinary tours risky?
How should hikers in Germany deal with tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease?
Can I trust the diving board at a hotel swimming pool?
What is the deal with Bird Flu in Washington State?
Where do Germ & Worm like to travel?
We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [email protected].
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.
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