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Germ & Worm

Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford

Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your most pressing (and most embarrassing) questions on maintaining good health during your global travels.

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68: Safety on Two Wheels, with Bicycle Safety Expert...

Germ & Worm ·

2025/09/30

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

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34:17

67: Plague in America!

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2025/09/23

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

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39:20

66: Will You Play with a Bearded Dragon?

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2025/09/16

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

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29:26

65: The Ferrari of Viruses!

Germ & Worm ·

2025/09/09

Halo olgeta! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") and Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer YOUR travel health questions, including:How long should I boil water to make it safe to drink?What is ciguatera poisoning, and where can I get it?What is up with USA stopping mRNA vaccine funding?Can kids still get COVID-19 vaccines?Where do I need to worry about chikungunya?Any tips for cutting through online ads to a legit destination website?Will there be a vaccine for norovirus…

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32:46

64: Wait… I should NOT finish my antibiotic course!?

Germ & Worm ·

2025/09/02

Ahoj! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") and Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer YOUR travel health questions, including:Best practices for crossing rivers on foot?Should I always finish a course of antibiotics?Should I use an online company to purchase pre-packaged meds before my trip?Is there really dengue fever in Florida?Should I be immunized for cholera before traveling to Africa?Wait… there’s malaria in WA state?Do I need a hep A shot before my European

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24:49

63: Donner Party, anyone? Water, Med Kits, & Diamox...

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2025/08/26

Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialist Dr. Chris Sanford ("Worm") sits down with internationally recognized expedition medicine expert Dr. Howard Donner, to ask him the questions we hear over and over, including:How do YOU purify drinking water in the backcountry?What are the advantages and drawbacks of using a water filter? Or a UV Sterilizer?How long should we boil water to make it safe for drinking?Is it important to rid water of viruses before drinking it?What's in your medical travel

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31:45

62: Hot Snot, Hot Shot: ENT travel health with Greg...

Germ & Worm ·

2025/08/19

Hoi! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What are the most common ENT issues you see among travelers?Why do ears hurt so much when flying--and what to do? What should I do if I have a cold when I need to fly?Dry air makes my nasal passages swell: What can I do?What's in your ENT travel kit?Nose hairs! Can they safely be trimmed?How can I deal with seasickness, vertigo, and Mal de Debarquement Syndrome?You

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32:48

61: Extreme Feet in Extreme Heat: Foot Care with Kyle...

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2025/08/12

Terve! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") come to you from the National Wilderness Medicine Conference in Snowbird, Utah. They talk with Kyle Allred, PA-C, about your FEET!How to size your shoes and boots?What kind of socks are best to prevent blisters?What to do if a hot spot develops?If you get a blister, should you pop it?How can we reduce moisture in the shoe?These foot care topics and many more.Please learn more about this amazing

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31:20

60: Hot & Cold with Dr. Eric Weiss

Germ & Worm ·

2025/08/05

Greetings everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") come to you from the National Wilderness Medicine Conference in Snowbird, Utah. They talk with Dr. Eric Weiss about heat and cold emergencies, focused on what you can do to stay safe and healthy in extreme environments. Please learn more about this amazing conference, now in its 38th year: www.wilderness-medicine.comWe hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials

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32:48

59: Flesh-Eating Disease in Florida

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2025/07/29

Sabaidee! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What's up with flesh-eating disease on Florida beaches?What is the role of AI in travel health?I'm 56--should I get the RSV vaccine?What mosquito-borne infections might I have just contracted in Washington State?Do you believe trekking poles are beneficial?What is Global Entry, and is it worth it?What is antimicrobial resistance?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If

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31:57

58: Sharks--Don't Provoke Them!

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2025/07/22

Kuzuzangpo la! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Should I worry about shark bites?How can I travel to Honduras if I have no proof of measles immunity?What’s the best way to permethrinize my clothing?Can I get the yellow fever vaccine if I am allergic to eggs?Any value of trying homeopathic remedies or probiotics for travel illness?Will global warming bring risk of unfrozen infection outbreaks?What do you

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33:05

57: Haunted by Hanta

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2025/07/15

Hola! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What's up with hantavirus in Arizona?How do you stay caffeinated when on the road?What's the deal with mpox infections on cruise ships?How do I best listen to my body to ensure I stay healthy when traveling?I'm told by my parents that I had a rash with penicillin when I was a child--am I still allergic?What do you think of the TimeShifter app for jetlag?What should I

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31:01

56: Appendix Out Before Sailing?

Germ & Worm ·

2025/07/08

Marhaba! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Should I take antibiotics for appendicitis before I sail to Hawaii... or get it removed?Is Bilharzia a concern on the Zambezi?I'm planning a trip to USA for the World Cup... what should I worry about?How can I prevent frostbite in Patagonia?Any tips for coping with heat and humidity in the tropics?Should I be screened for infections after returning from Peru?Where

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31:26

55: Armadillos: Keep Your Hands to Yourself!

Germ & Worm ·

2025/07/01

Shalom! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Traveler's Diarrhea: How to avoid it, and will treatment help prevent complications?Can I catch leprosy from an armadillo?Rabies: Can I tell from an animal’s behavior whether it is rabid?Dengue fever vaccines: is that a thing?Is it safe to use loperamide when I get traveler's diarrhea?Should I use a condom even if I'm already on HIV PrEP?We hope you enjoy this

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54: Vaccine-Preventable Illness: NOT FAKE NEWS

Germ & Worm ·

2025/06/24

Buongiorno! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Should I get vaccinated for COIVD-19 even though CDC no longer recommends it?What is DARK tourism and should I avoid it?Is Chikungunya vaccine right for me?What about tickborne encephalitis in Europe, should I get a immunized?Travel sounds dangerous... why should I even bother?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials

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31:04

53: Monkey Bites! How NOT to get bitten, and what to...

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2025/06/17

Om Swastiastu! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Do wearable devices and the internet of things really improve travel health?What antibiotic should I take for travelers diarrhea if I am allergic to penicillin?How can I keep my tourist dollars in the local economy, and avoid greenwashing?What's the deal with vaccine costs worldwide?Monkey Bites–can they transmit rabies?Is paracetamol the same as

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31:02

52: Mobile Health Apps… Ready for Prime Time?

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2025/06/10

Doberdon! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Are there regulations to protect mountain guides and porters?Do Good Samaritan laws protect me when I’m overseas?Should I share my malaria prophylaxis when asked by a local person?Is insurance—medical and evacuation--mandatory before a remote expedition?Regarding mountain climbing: do political and/or financial factors come into play for the companies that set

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51: Bus… Rental Car… or Hire a Driver? What’s best...

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2025/06/03

Annyeonghaseyo! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What do I have to do to get through airport security with the new Real ID system?I’m climbing mountains in South America. I’m going up to 16K or even 18K feet. Should I take a pulse oximeter?When traveling between cities in Europe, which do you think is better—renting a car, or hiring a driver, or taking a bus?Does the shingles vaccine have a bad side

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31:48

50: MAY-laria 2025!

Germ & Worm ·

2025/05/27

Salaam! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions about Malaria:What's up with the malaria life cycle?Are there different kinds of malaria?Can you ever be truly cured of malaria, or is it with you forever once you catch it?Can I take a self-testing kit when I travel?Is there a malaria vaccine?Is mefloquine really neurotoxic?Is it safe fore me to just watch out for malaria instead of taking medication?We hope you

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49: Your Allergy Questions Answered by Dr. Zachary Rubin

Germ & Worm ·

2025/05/20

Hello! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") welcome special guest Dr. Zachary Rubin who will answer your travel health questions focused on allergies:I’m allergic to peanuts, how can I stay safe during my upcoming trip to Thailand?Can I trust food labeling in foreign countries? Asking because I have multiple food allergies.What’s the best way to find out about pollen counts in foreign cities?Can I rely on antihistamines purchased overseas?How

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