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

• What infections can I catch from a toilet seat?
• Any advice for a traveler who likes their comforts and conveniences?
• How safe is that welcome fruit basket in the hotel?
• Any safety issues with getting a haircut and shave on the road?
• How worried should I be about germs emerging from thawed permafrost?
• How can I keep my nasal saline irrigation safe during travel?
• I plan to eat cuy in Peru... is this safe?
• Any issues with traveling with my medical marijuana?
• Will airport x-ray machines ruin condoms in my luggage?
• How safe are busses in Mexico?

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.