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

• How can we stay safe from hypothermia when hiking in fall and winter?
• How much has CDC reduced its workforce, and what impact has that had on our health and security?
• How can US passport holders avoid political violence when traveling internationally?
• Any updates on those little skin heaters that reduce the itch of mosquito bites?
• What is going on with rabies exposures to beavers, goats, and other mammals beyond bats?

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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.