Germ & Worm

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 p...

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...

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 m...

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") 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...

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 get...

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...

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...

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? Lak...