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.

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: 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.

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: 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. Shapiro's, Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

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: germandworm@gmail.com.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.