Mogethin! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:

• Why should I visit Uganda? https://exploreuganda.com/
• Is there dengue fever in India--and if so, what should I do about it?
• What just happened with hepatitis B immunizations in the USA?
• Can I trust US Dept of State travel safety advisories?
• What can go wrong if I self-administer botox?
• What's the best way to get a domestic supply of my medications when abroad?
• Do we have evidence for RSV vaccine effectiveness?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

Ran annim! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:

• Were children really killed by the COVID vaccine?
• I'm not vaccinated yet against flu--is it too late now?
• What is up with bird flu in Washington State?
• How can I protect myself against ciguatera intoxication?
• Where do I need Hepatitis A vaccine?
• E-Bikes: Are they safe?
• What should I know about gathering mushrooms when I travel?
• Where can I fly a drone overseas and not get in trouble?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

Kaselehlie! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:

• What to know about avalanche safety in the backcountry?
• Travel to Brazil–do I need a yellow fever vaccine?
• If I find mice in my home, could I catch hantavirus infection?
• Melatonin, magnesium, or something else: What's best for jet lag?
• Why do some infections present differently in different places or groups?
• How can I tell whether my municipal water contains sufficient fluoride?
• Is it safe to visit Germany in spite of poliovirus in the water?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.