• 9: Hep A, Urchins, Japan, and Spam!

  • Aug 13 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
  • Podcast

9: Hep A, Urchins, Japan, and Spam!

  • Summary

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

    Do I need to be immunized for hepatitis A?

    What’s the difference between bacterial and viral meningitis?

    When is using a personal flotation device a good idea?

    When should I avoid canned food?

    Do I need to see a travel doc before going to a high-income nation such as Japan?

    How do I prevent and treat injuries from coral and sea urchin spines?

    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.

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