Apa khabar? Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:

• What level of risk is acceptable for you, and for me?
• OK what is the latest hurdle to jump for getting my COVID-19 shot?
• What lightweight items do you pack to bring you joy when you travel?
• Are they really going to split up MMRV, and my kid will now need 4 shots instead of 1 before we move to Kenya?
• Should I always follow my local guide's advice?
• What do I need to know about a disease, and a vaccine for it, before I agree to get the vaccine?
• Given the current political climate in the U.S. and its impact on the other nations, should I avoid international travel because everyone now hates Americans?

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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.