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: 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.

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: 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.

Welcome to 2025 everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:

What’s the differences between vaccines that are routine, recommended and required?

What is Pertussis, and how can I avoid it?

What can the US embassy do for me when I’m abroad?

African Sleeping Sickness… what’s the deal

Trekking Poles: Help or Hindrance?

Isn't it just safer to stay home?

Wha't the best layover duration from an anxiety perspective?

What's mycoplasma pneumonia?

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.