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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 r...

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 isolat...

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 whe...

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...

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 sel...

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 sa...

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 presen...

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 recommen...

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 o...

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 in...

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 peo...

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...

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 air...

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...

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...

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 dest...

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 inde...

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 y...

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 tip...

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 trav...

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...

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!...

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...

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 ye...

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...