Kumusta ka! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions regarding ticks, including:

• Is there a new Lyme disease vaccine, and if so how is it different from the old one?
• Can you catch Lyme disease in Europe? Is it different there?
• Should I take antibiotics if I am bitten by a tick?
• What the hell is going on with meat allergies after tickbite (Alpha-Gal)?
• What is up with tick paralysis?
• How can I prevent tick bites?
• What is the best way to remove a tick from my skin?
• What should I know about tularemia?

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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.