Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger (“Germ”) & Chris Sanford (“Worm”) answer your travel health questions:

What’s happening with mpox in Africa?

How can I tell what food made me sick?

What can I do to sleep better at high altitude?

What’s up with the epidemic of kidney disease in Sri Lanka?

I get motion sick when whale watching–help!

Is it safe to get certified as as SCUBA diver at a hotel?

What about SCUBA diving generally–is it safe?

What do Germ & Worm worry about when you travel?

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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.