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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

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14: UV-Sterilizers, Home-Brewed Hooch, Swimming in...

Germ & Worm ·

2024/09/17

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:When can I donate blood after visiting a region with malaria? Is it safe to swim in polluted rivers while overseas? If my work says I need to travel abroad while pregnant, do I have to? How well do those UV water purifier thingies work?Are there any precautions that someone who's had a heart attack should take prior to--and during--an international trip?How safe are

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13: MAY-laria (In September!)

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2024/09/10

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions, all about MALARIA:Are mosquitoes attracted to certain colors?Will DEET dissolve nylon climbing rope?Can you use medications past their use-by date?Is there a vaccine for malaria? What do I do if I need to change from one malaria medication to another? Can an artificially-produced monoclonal antibody prevent malaria? What’s the deal with vivax malaria? Can I test myself

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33:04

12: Worms in Your Eyes, Travel to USVI, Measles...

Germ & Worm ·

2024/09/03

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Are there worms in Africa that can infect your eyes?Measles—risk in Zambia and Botswana?What do people who live in areas with a lot of mosquitoes do to prevent bites?Does licking yourself prevent mosquito bites?Do I need to be concerned about drug cartel violence when I travel to Mexico?Are there any health concerns regarding visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)?Which

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32:55

11: Is Tasing Your Snakebite a Good Idea? And Should...

Germ & Worm ·

2024/08/27

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?How is Guinea worm transmitted, and how do I avoid it?Should I treat my snakebite by zapping it with a Taser?Is a virus alive, and how does it mutate?Is it legal to take condoms through customs?Can someone pass an earthworm in their poop?What online resources are reliable regarding travel health?Should I get the new RSV vaccine?We hope

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31:11

10: Hep B, Liver Flukes, Monkey Bites, and Staying...

Germ & Worm ·

2024/08/20

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Watercress—safe to eat?Should I be immunized for hepatitis B?How do vaccines work?Any tips for traveling with mobility issues?What are the issues with monkey bites in Thailand?Is it safe to eat fruits and vegetables while abroad?How do I prevent ear pain during jet travel?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends

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9: Hep A, Urchins, Japan, and Spam!

Germ & Worm ·

2024/08/13

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Do I need to be immunized for hepatitis A?What’s the difference between bacterial and viral meningitis?When is using a personal flotation device a good idea?When should I avoid canned food?Do I need to see a travel doc before going to a high-income nation such as Japan? How do I prevent and treat injuries from coral and sea urchin spines?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If

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34:14

8: Pain in the Butt... Pain in the Head

Germ & Worm ·

2024/08/06

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:How do I prevent constipation when I travel?What’s the best way to prevent altitude illness?How do I prevent malaria in my child?What are the best malaria medications for adults?How do I avoid the ill effects of air pollution?Is grapefruit seed extract helpful in preventing traveler’s diarrhea?How do I prevent ear pain when I scuba?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so,

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34:26

7: Cenotes, Ayahuasca, Botflies, & Beyond

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2024/07/30

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Do I need to be concerned about bats and/or bat guano when I go into a cave?How should I treat sunburn?What’s the deal with bot flies? How do prevent jet lag?Do I need to report my positive Covid-19 test to authorities?Should I go on an Ayahuasca retreat? Is it safe to swim in a cenote in Mexico?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and

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30:22

6: Medical Tourism, Prohibited Medications, & More

Germ & Worm ·

2024/07/23

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: Should I pack an antibiotic when I travel?Is Dengue Fever a concern in Brazil?Can I boost my immune system prior to travel?Medical procedures abroad—any issues?Are potholes in streets a sign that I’m not a tourist?Do I need a letter from my doctor to travel with medications?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your

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5: How Many Shots Are Too Many?

Germ & Worm ·

2024/07/16

Recorded February 2024Welcome to our travel health podcast! Today, you will meet travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm"). Today, we'll answer your travel health questions:Do multiple immunizations overwhelm my immune system?Road traffic injuries—do I need to be concerned? What’s the deal with hot tubs and rashes?Accepting or refusing food offered by locals—what to do?Lyme disease: how to reduce risk?How do I prevent and treat motion sickness?Does health

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32:26

4: Japanese Encephalitis, Cold Prevention, Jet Lag

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2024/07/09

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:How do I find a trusted pharmacy while abroad?When is it safe to travel with a newborn?Travel to India—is malaria and/or Japanese encephalitis a concern?Should I travel with azithromycin (Z-pack)?Is a drug for malaria needed if exposure is airport-only?Tips for getting over jet lag?When do you need to see a doctor for traveler’s diarrhea?How do I find a good doctor while

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33:01

3: Malaria, Machu Picchu, and More

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2024/06/11

Germ & Worm co-hosts, Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm"), answer your travel health questions:What should I do if I get appendicitis while abroad? Travel with teens—any tips?Should I take acetazolamide (Diamox) when I climb Machu Picchu? Malaria prevention regimens—which is best? Do I need to take a drug to prevent malaria prophylaxis during a short-duration trip?Do I need to deworm after travel? How do I prevent respiratory illnesses during travel in China?What vaccines

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31:11

2: Dengue, Rabies, and Tetanus... Oh My!

Germ & Worm ·

2024/06/11

Germ & Worm co-hosts, Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Is there a vaccine for dengue fever? Does my health insurance cover me while I’m abroad?What’s the best medication for malaria prophylaxis?When is best to see a medical provider before a planned trip?Do I need vaccination for rabies? Is it safe to eat at roadside stands? Do I need to be immunized for tetanus?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed

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1: Meet Germ & Worm!

Germ & Worm ·

2024/06/11

Welcome to Germ & Worm! Today, you will meet your hosts, travel medicine specialists, Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm"), and get the answers to your travel health questions:Is it safe to eat Kitfo (raw beef) in Ethiopia? Does my diet make mosquitoes more or less attracted to me?How do I ensure the water I drink is safe? What should I pack in my travel medical kit? Lakes and schistosomiasis—safe to swim or not? When should I seek treatment for traveler’s diarrhea?We hope

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Episode 7: Caves & Bat Guano

Germ & Worm ·

2024/04/29

Travel health experts Dr Paul Pottinger and Dr. Chris Sanford answer your questions on caves & bat guano: rabies, histoplasmosis, and others. Sunburn. Bot fly. Jet lag. Covid: testing, reporting, when to travel. Ayahuasca retreats.Mexico: cenotes, leptospirosis.

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