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

• Will bovine colostrum prevent traveler’s diarrhea?
• How do I know if my hotel has bedbugs?
• Is flu season the same around the world?
• Why is wool “smarter” than cotton?
• Should I avoid eating pufferfish in Japan?
• Should I change my plans to visit Uganda in light of the Ebola outbreak?
• Should I be immunized against meningitis before travel to Africa?
• Is it safe to eat ice cream when I 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.