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

• Should I ride an elephant in Thailand?
• What about riding a camel in Morocco?
• Is it safe to take a hot air balloon ride in Turkey or Mexico?
• What is Berserk Llama Syndrome (BLS) and how can I avoid it?
• Is it really dangerous to approach a bison on foot?
• How about swimming with manatees, any issues there?
• Are lions you see on safari really hazardous?
• What about visiting the great apes in the wild?
• Can ayahuasca be taken safely overseas?

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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.