Lolma! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about travel health and safety, including:

• Can my son catch chronic wasting disease from hunting elk?
• Where can I find reviews of gear that is not commercially-sponsored?
• What is happening with measles in the USA now?
• Can the body actually adapt to heat and cold?
• Am I at risk of Dengue and Chikungunya if I visit Sri Lanka?
• How can I safely practice with bear spray?
• Are jets getting faster and faster?

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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.