Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions, all about MALARIA:

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 home-brewed alcoholic beverages?

Given dengue fever, is it safe to travel to Cancun and Mexico City while pregnant?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please 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 send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: 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.

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 for malaria?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please 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 send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: 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.

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 immunizations are recommended for a medical volunteer in Kenya?

What strategies prevent sinus infections when I travel?

We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: 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.