Aloha! Today, travel medicine specialist Dr. Chris Sanford ("Worm") speaks with bicycle superstar and safety enthusiast Dr. Tom Sanford about ways to have a fun, safe cycling experience during international travel. Want to know what a "MAMIL" is? Just listen to find out....

We're also happy to introduce a new segment at G&W called, "Why You Should Go," where we share our personal takes on destinations we have loved and recommend highly. Today, Chris will share his thoughts on visiting Peru.

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com. And, please visit our website: germandworm.com.

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.

Goeie Dag! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") and Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer YOUR travel health questions, including:

• Is there really plague in California?
• Is DEET safe to use?
• Will I get stung by a box jellyfish when diving in Belize?
• Hiking in rattlesnake country: should I carry antivenom?
• Should I worry about COVID-19 as I plan a trip to Malta?
• Do you travel independently or with a group?
• What dehydrated meals do you recommend?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com. And, please visit our website: germandworm.com.

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.

Sain baina uu! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") and Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer YOUR travel health questions, including:

• Did RFK Jr. demand a journal retract a vaccine article?
• Humira and Mongolia--how to prepare?
• What's up with chikungunya vaccines this week?
• Can I get Salmonella infection from a pet bearded dragon?
• How to reduce drowning risk, and what to do if you rescue a struggling swimmer?
• Dental injuries in the wild–what to do in the Canadian wilderness?
• Heat exhaustion vs heat stroke?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com. And, please visit our website: germandworm.com.

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.