Germ & Worm

Cайн уу! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about travel health and safety, including:How can we stay safe from hypothermia when hiking in fall and winter?How much has CDC reduced its workforce, and what impact has that had on our health and security?How can US passport holders avoid political violence when traveling internationally?Any updates on those little skin heaters that reduce the itch of mosquito bites?What is going on with rabies exposures to beavers, goats, and other mammals beyond bats?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: [email protected] 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.

Happy Burn! Today, travel medicine specialists Dr. Chris Sanford answers questions about his recent experience as a medical volunteer at Burning Man, including:What IS Burning Man?How is the festival organized?What's the vibe & ethos of the place?How are hygiene and waste managed?Safety: Is there a law enforcement presence?What's the music scene like at Burning Man?DRUGS: What is being taken, and how does the medical community respond?Any tips for aspiring volunteers or participants?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: [email protected] 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.

Nomaskar! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about travel health and safety, including:What is happening with people catching malaria at the Frankfurt airport?Who should get immunized against seasonal viral infections... and what is the best way to do that?There are reports of measles spreading in Bangladesh--should I be worried about my upcoming trip?Does toilet water really spray up to the height of my face when I flush?Please give us an update on the Bundibugyo outbreak in central Africa?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: [email protected] 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.

Pryvit! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about travel health and safety, including:What approach to sports and jet lag is best: show up early or jet in same day?What should I know about the new mRNA flu shot (Flusiva)?How can I safely travel when I am pregnant?Please tell me about the risk of West Nile Virus infection in Europe?What is happening with the United States Preventative Services Task Force, and how does that affect me?Is mpox infection still a concern? If so, where is the risk greatest?Want to check out our Op-Ed in the Seattle times? Please check it out online, or visit our website.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: [email protected] 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.

Fawaka! Today, travel medicine specialists Dr. Chris Sanford speaks with pediatrician and immunologist--and mom--Dr. Rachael Barr about common questions and concerns that arise when parents consider traveling internationally with their kids. Topics covered include:Is there a minimum age for safe travel with children?When should a parent discuss travel safety with their pediatrician, and what topics should be on the agenda?Vaccines: Should we use the schedule recently proposed by the US Federal Government?Insect repellent: Which is best and safest in kids?How about safety and effectiveness of sunscreen in children?Any tips for kids' road safety during travel?And bike safety--should we rent on location or bring our own bikes?Water safety: Where can you drink untreated tap water?What about precautions against extreme heat in young kids?Are kids really more sensitive to air pollution than adults?How can parents best handle antsy kids during jet travel?How can we help children adapt to jet lag?What if a child gets sick during travel--how best to find trustworthy help?Please follow Dr. Barr on InstagramAnd please follow us too!We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, pl ease 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: [email protected] 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.