Ciao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford discuss Paul's experiences taking care of people who return from international travel with infectious diseases. Topics include:

• Why did you choose medicine, then ID, and then travel health?
• Any regrets about your career choice?
• Why do you love ID?
• What about travel health attracts you?
• What kind of cases do you see in your practice?
• How can people be great patients when they come to see you with a sickness after travel?
• What sexually-transmitted infections may be of concern?
• What about diarrhea after travel--when to see a doctor?
• How about skin disorders--when should someone get help?
• How have your experiences in clinic made you a better doctor--any tips for success?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.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.

Kumusta ka! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions regarding ticks, including:

• Is there a new Lyme disease vaccine, and if so how is it different from the old one?
• Can you catch Lyme disease in Europe? Is it different there?
• Should I take antibiotics if I am bitten by a tick?
• What the hell is going on with meat allergies after tickbite (Alpha-Gal)?
• What is up with tick paralysis?
• How can I prevent tick bites?
• What is the best way to remove a tick from my skin?
• What should I know about tularemia?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.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.

Jambo rafiki, karibu! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions regarding malaria, including:

• What causes malaria?
• What are the symptoms of malaria?
• How much malaria is in the world today?
• What are the key ways in which travelers can protect themselves?
• Are the regions impacted by malaria fixed, or do they change?
• Is there locally-acquired malaria in the USA?
• Why is malaria such a difficult scientific problem?
• Why are there so many myths about malaria--and what are a few that drive you crazy?
• Is there a vaccine for malaria?
• What if a patient chooses not to take malaria prevention medications?
• What is new with mosquito avoidance technology?
• How can I diagnose myself with malaria if I have symptoms?
• What if I prefer to take medications weekly rather than daily?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.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.

Wassaaaaaaap! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford talk about their journey over the first 100 episodes of Germ and Worm! Topics they will cover include:

• Why did we create this podcast in the first place?
• What advice would we share with someone thinking of starting their own podcast?
• What challenges have we faced during this process?
• What are our favorite questions from these first 800 we have answered?
• What about politics and travel health... how do we navigate that?
• What's next for Germ and Worm?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.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.

Ciao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford talk about why they love travel medicine, and share ways you can prepare best for your pre-travel visit. Topics include:

• Why did Chris choose a career in pre-travel medicine?
• What are some misconceptions people bring to their pre-travel visit?
• Who should see a travel medicine specialist before they leave?
• What can people do to prepare for their travel medicine visit?
• What about folks who have chronic medical conditions who also want to have an adventurous trip?
• Do you ever tell patients NOT to take a trip?
• What special considerations come up for pregnant travelers?
• How about people who are dying of a terminal illness but still want to travel to an exotic location?
• What if someone is asked to travel for work but they don't want to go?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.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.

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

• How should I prepare for a high-altitude trek in Bhutan?
• What is the latest about oropouche virus?
• Did the head of CDC really just suppress a scientific paper written at CDC?
• How strongly do you recommend the dengue vaccine available overseas?
• Can we trust travel and health advice found on social media?
• Is it possible to get TOO MUCH exercise when you travel?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.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.

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

• Is there a connection between blue light and jet lag?
• What about jet lag and liver cancer?
• Who really needs an mpox vaccine?
• What is RFK Jr up to with the USPSTF?
• Why are airline ticket costs currently so high?
• Can I purchase travel insurance for any destination?
• What is the best diamox dose when climbing tall mountains?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.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.

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?

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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.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.