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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

31:14

86: There's a Rat in Me Toilet... What Am I Gonna Do?

Germ & Worm ·

2026/02/03

Bat haiyo ne? Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Rats in the toilets of Seattle… REALLY?Health and safety concerns when considering travel to Myanmar?New vaccine for Nipah Virus Infection: Ready for prime time?Should I be screened for TB after a trip?Should I purchase evacuation insurance?What are my options for planetwide communications now?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials

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34:20

85: Hotel Health: How to Avoid Hotel Hell!

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2026/01/27

Ayubowan! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Bed bugs–how to sniff them out!The hotel ice machine–safe to use?Drinking safely at the bar–can it be done?Laundry: How gross can it get?Is my shower safe to use?What about the hotel pool–will it make me sick?Carbon monoxide and other toxins–can we avoid them?Drinking at the hotel bar–how to do it safely?Tips for safe & successful taxi rides?What hotel amenities

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28:20

84: Air Pollution in New Delhi: Say it Ain’t So

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2026/01/20

Vanakkam! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Why should I visit Japan? https://www.japan.travel/en/us/Is COVID-19 immunization safe during pregnancy?Is there really malaria now in Westchester County?What should people do to stay safe if caught in a flood?New drugs for gonorrhea: Too good to be true?Is AI ready for prime-time in travel health?What antibiotics are best for sinusitis, and how long should I take

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31:05

83: Which is worse: Jungles or Airport Jungle Gyms?

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2026/01/13

Kaya! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Why should I visit Patagonia?What is an FDA box warning, and why are they considering putting one on COVID-19 vaccines?Will the shingles vaccine reduce my risk of developing dementia?How reliable are vaccines I can get overseas?Can skydiving happen safely?Are they really putting exercise equipment in airport terminals?When am I safe to fly after a cold?We hope you enjoy

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01:32:28

82: Staying Healthy on the Hill--Brought to you by...

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2026/01/06

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford talk with Caroline Pemberton, Co-Owner of Climbing the Seven Summits. Our focus: How to stay healthy when pursuing tall mountains on big expeditions. Questions we tackle include:How does the immune system work?What can people do to prevent infections before they leave home?What vaccines are useful?Should someone isolate from others in the month before departure?Is it possible to overtrain?What tricks can people use to stay

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34:23

81: Deep Dive with Dr. Greg Davis on SCUBA Health

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2025/12/30

Ungil tutau! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Greg Davis, Paul Pottinger, and Chris Sanford answer your SCUBA health questions, including:How should someone get into SCUBA diving?What should you look for when choosing a diving operator?What ENT issues should someone be aware of when diving?What if someone has a cold or allergy symptoms before they dive?What if you get a bloody nose when diving?When descending, what sings tell me that I should head for the surface?What can people do if they

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30:58

80: Germ & Worm's New Years Travel Resolutions

Germ & Worm ·

2025/12/22

Alii! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Why should I visit Antarctica?What new-years travel resolutions should I embrace?Probiotics: Will they prevent traveler’s diarrhea?Tell me more about the new iPhone earbud interpretation feature (babelfish?)What is going on with pneumonia vaccine approval process at FDA?Tips for avoiding getting scammed when traveling?What is up with a new coronavirus discovered in

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33:56

79: Don't Tox with Strangers

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2025/12/16

Mogethin! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Why should I visit Uganda? https://exploreuganda.com/Is there dengue fever in India--and if so, what should I do about it?What just happened with hepatitis B immunizations in the USA?Can I trust US Dept of State travel safety advisories?What can go wrong if I self-administer botox?What's the best way to get a domestic supply of my medications when abroad?Do we have

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26:55

78: E-bikes: Be afraid… be very afraid.

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2025/12/09

Ran annim! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Were children really killed by the COVID vaccine?I'm not vaccinated yet against flu--is it too late now?What is up with bird flu in Washington State?How can I protect myself against ciguatera intoxication?Where do I need Hepatitis A vaccine?E-Bikes: Are they safe?What should I know about gathering mushrooms when I travel?Where can I fly a drone overseas and not get in

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31:11

77: Mag(nesium) for Jet Lag: Ready for Prime Time?

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2025/12/02

Kaselehlie! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:What to know about avalanche safety in the backcountry?Travel to Brazil–do I need a yellow fever vaccine?If I find mice in my home, could I catch hantavirus infection?Melatonin, magnesium, or something else: What's best for jet lag?Why do some infections present differently in different places or groups?How can I tell whether my municipal water contains sufficient

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31:23

76: Waymo: Is It Way Mo' Safe?

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2025/11/25

Selamat pagi! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Myocarditis & Moderna–is the risk real?Is Waymo a safe way to get around?West Nile Virus in France–really?What changes are coming up with regulations for European travel?What should I know about leptospirosis to stay safe?What Travel apps do you recommend?How can I get my health insurance to cover pre-travel office visits?How do you recommend I learn a new

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32:10

75: IV Hydration Spas: Innocuous Fad or "Danger Will...

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2025/11/18

Goedenmorgen! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:IV hydration spas are everwhere... are they safe?Do I need to be immunized against diphtheria?Prickly Heat and Disney Vasculitis–What’s the difference?What is hepatitis E?Rotten Air BNB with nice hosts… ethics of an honest review?WTF is up with chikungunya on Long Island?How to avoid–and treat–low back pain on long trips?How can I tell if I'm fit enough for an

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31:57

74: Risk on the Road–How Much is Too Much?

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2025/11/11

Apa khabar? Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:What level of risk is acceptable for you, and for me?OK what is the latest hurdle to jump for getting my COVID-19 shot?What lightweight items do you pack to bring you joy when you travel?Are they really going to split up MMRV, and my kid will now need 4 shots instead of 1 before we move to Kenya?Should I always follow my local guide's advice?What do I need to know

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30:03

73: Tale of the Twisted Testicle

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2025/11/04

Talitali fiefia! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Should I wait for the newest WHO recommended flu shot ingredients?I can I give myself a flu vaccine at home, but should I?What pneumonia shot is best for me--20 or 21 flavors?Any safety considerations for travel to Morocco?What do you make of all these people stranded on Mt. Everest?Please tell me I will not lose a testicle to torsion during a long flight! You

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33:07

72: Bat in a Cooler: What to Do?

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2025/10/28

Aluu! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:I’ve got a bat in a cooler… what should I do?How to prep for a wedding in India?Can I depend on internet in Italy & Germany?Acetaminophen: what are the real risks of taking it?Detoxing on vacation: How to do it right?Will swimming with manatees rot my brain?How can I avoid riptides, and what to do if I get caught in one?Will the ozone hole be dangerous on my upcoming

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31:04

71: Hotel Ice Machines: Don’t Get Slimed!

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2025/10/21

Mālō e lelei! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:What should I do when rafting through hydraulics?Can I be protected against HPV even after age 26?What should I do if a typhoon approaches?Norovirus when cruising to Mazatlan... how can I avoid it?What tips do you have for finding affordable international airfares?I think hotel ice machines are gross... am I crazy?What happens if I show up at a US airport without

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30:15

70: Keeping Kiddos Healthy During Travel, with...

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2025/10/14

Yutta Hey! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford talk with pediatrician Dr. Sheila Mackell about ways to keep kids healthy when traveling abroad:What are the health benefits for kids during travel?Where should parents turn for vaccine advice during these strange times?Malaria prevention medications: Safe for children?Insect repellents: Which are safest and best for kids?Kids and diarrhea: What to know, what to do?How to optimize car safety and kids overseas?Any

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32:21

69: Marmot: It's NOT for Dinner!

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2025/10/07

Caixo! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Why can tot tubbing make you pass out?Hypothermia: What is it, how to avoid it, what to do if it happens?Can we get a reliable flu shot this year?Plague in Mongolia…. From Marmots? Can I travel there if immunosuppressed?Are Germ & Worm board-certified in Travel Medicine?Are there issues with catching Nipah virus from sampling palm wine in Bangladesh?I love to travel

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22:22

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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