Goedenmorgen! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:

• IV hydration spas are everwhere... are they safe?
• Do I need to be immunized against diphtheria?
• Prickly Heat and Disney Vasculitis–What’s the difference?
• What is hepatitis E?
• Rotten Air BNB with nice hosts… ethics of an honest review?
• WTF is up with chikungunya on Long Island?
• How to avoid–and treat–low back pain on long trips?
• How can I tell if I'm fit enough for an upcoming trip?

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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.