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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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72: Bat in a Cooler: What to Do?

Germ & Worm ·

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...

Germ & Worm ·

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!

Germ & Worm ·

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!

Germ & Worm ·

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?

Germ & Worm ·

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...

Germ & Worm ·

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

Germ & Worm ·

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

Germ & Worm ·

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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29:24

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...

Germ & Worm ·

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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