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

• What is the definition of Southeast Asia anyhow?
• Where do Germ & Worm prefer to travel there?
• What vaccines should I consider before traveling to Southeast Asia?
• Is it necessary to avoid insect bites there? And what about malaria prevention?
• How risky is this area for traveler's diarrhea?
• Any personal safety concerns in Southeast Asia?
• What kind of toilets will I expect to find?
• Tips for safe travel within Southeast Asia?

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.

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

1. What fun activities do you recommend for a visit to Singapore?
2. Is there leishmaniasis in the USA?
3. What's up with the AMA no longer recommending trust in CDC on vaccines?
4. What vaccine-preventable infections are likely to rise in coming years?
5. What vaccines should I get before participating in Hajj or Umrah?
6. Implications of Washington State issuing its own vaccine guidelines?
7. Any favorite online sites for reliable travel medicine information?
8. Should I get a polio booster before a trip to Barcelona?

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.

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

1. Can you catch norovirus infection anywhere except on a cruise ship?
2. How can I stay safe when I visit the USA for the FIFA World Cup?
3. Will the FDA ever review Moderna's application for influenza vaccines built on mRNA technology?
4. Is it possible to eat healthfully while on the road?
5. What should I know about Zika and Chikungunya in Seychelles... I may get pregnant during an upcoming visit?
6. Should I avoid the news when on vacation?
7. Is measles only a concern in lower-income nations?

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.