Germ & Worm

Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford
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Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your most pressing (and most embarrassing) questions on maintaining good health during your global travels.

  1. 107: Travel Without Limits During Menopause, A Conversation with Dr. Karen Tang

    4일 전

    107: Travel Without Limits During Menopause, A Conversation with Dr. Karen Tang

    Jambo! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford talk with GYN expert Dr. Karen Tang, who will answer your questions about healthy travel during menopause. Topics include: What causes hot flashes, and how can I deal with them during travel?Should I change my medical hormone therapy if I'm headed to a hot location?Should I stop my hormone treatment before a long trip to reduce the risk of getting a blood clot?Any tips for keeping hormone patches on in wet, sweaty locations?What if I lose my hormone supply during travel--will I be able to get more overseas?Any advice for sleeping well during menopause?Sex and menopause--how can I get back in the game?Vaginal estrogen--any reasons NOT to use it?How can someone be a good partner to a fellow traveler experiencing menopause?UTI recurrences during travel--how can I avoid this?What about recurrent yeast infections--anything to recommend for prevention and treatment?If someone is reluctant to travel because of structural pelvic concerns, any advice?How can I be a good traveling companion for someone experiencing menopause? We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, 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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

    48분
  2. 106: World Cup Health—Avoid a Red Card

    6월 23일

    106: World Cup Health—Avoid a Red Card

    Ciao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about the health risks of traveling to see a World Cup soccer match, and offer strategies for doing it safely. Topics include: What's the big deal with soccer anyway?What about illnesses spread by air--can you catch them at a soccer match?Foodborne illness--how high is the risk, and how can I eat safely?Should I bring extra medications if I head to Mexico for a game?What about Ebola virus disease--is it a risk at the World Cup?How about sex--what can someone do to reduce their risk of catching a sexually-transmitted infection at the World Cup?Will I be at risk of catching a vector-borne infection at World Cup?What is the risk of gun violence for travelers visiting the USA to see soccer?Heat, humidity, and altitude... can I handle this when I go to see the game?What the hell is poutine & beaver tail? We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, 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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

    34분
  3. 105: Ebola--A Big Bowl of BAD

    6월 16일

    105: Ebola--A Big Bowl of BAD

    Mbote! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about the risks and realities posed by ebola virus disease to international travelers. Topics include: Ebola basics: What is it, how was it discovered?Where does the name come from?What does Ebola DO to your body?How do you catch Ebola?Where does Ebola usually live in nature?What are the chances we can eliminate or eradicate this infection?How is the current outbreak different from the 2014-2016 epidemic?May I receive an Ebola vaccine before I visit Uganda?What if I want to help take care of people experiencing Ebola virus disease?What are the implications for a planned safari?If I go to Africa–will I be quarantined? Is it true that I need to fly home to the USA through specific airports if I visit Africa?If I get sick with Ebola, will I need to receive care in Kenya?What do you think about a book called The Hot Zone?Will cases come to the USA?What can we do as a society to respond? We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, 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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

    35분
  4. 104: Don't be daunted by Hanta!

    6월 9일

    104: Don't be daunted by Hanta!

    Mari mari kom pu che! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about the risks and realities posed by hantavirus to international travelers. Topics include: What is hantavirus, anyway?Where are you at risk of catching it?How does hantavirus make you sick?Specifically how can we catch it... can it be spread person to person?Is birdwatching really a risk for Hantavirus infection?What should I do if I find a rental apartment with mouse droppings?How about finding rat nests in my car... is this a concern for Hanta? We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, 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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

    32분
  5. 103: Tales from Dr. Pottinger's Post-Travel ID Clinic

    6월 2일

    103: Tales from Dr. Pottinger's Post-Travel ID Clinic

    Ciao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford discuss Paul's experiences taking care of people who return from international travel with infectious diseases. Topics include: Why did you choose medicine, then ID, and then travel health?Any regrets about your career choice?Why do you love ID?What about travel health attracts you?What kind of cases do you see in your practice?How can people be great patients when they come to see you with a sickness after travel?What sexually-transmitted infections may be of concern?What about diarrhea after travel--when to see a doctor?How about skin disorders--when should someone get help?How have your experiences in clinic made you a better doctor--any tips for success? We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, 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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

    31분
  6. 102: Tick-Talk 2026!

    5월 26일

    102: Tick-Talk 2026!

    Kumusta ka! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions regarding ticks, including: Is there a new Lyme disease vaccine, and if so how is it different from the old one?Can you catch Lyme disease in Europe? Is it different there?Should I take antibiotics if I am bitten by a tick?What the hell is going on with meat allergies after tickbite (Alpha-Gal)?What is up with tick paralysis?How can I prevent tick bites?What is the best way to remove a tick from my skin?What should I know about tularemia? We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, 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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

    37분
  7. 101: MAY-laria 2026

    5월 19일

    101: MAY-laria 2026

    Jambo rafiki, karibu! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions regarding malaria, including: What causes malaria?What are the symptoms of malaria?How much malaria is in the world today?What are the key ways in which travelers can protect themselves?Are the regions impacted by malaria fixed, or do they change?Is there locally-acquired malaria in the USA?Why is malaria such a difficult scientific problem?Why are there so many myths about malaria--and what are a few that drive you crazy?Is there a vaccine for malaria?What if a patient chooses not to take malaria prevention medications?What is new with mosquito avoidance technology?How can I diagnose myself with malaria if I have symptoms?What if I prefer to take medications weekly rather than daily? We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, 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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

    32분
  8. 100: The Germ & Worm Century Episode!

    5월 12일

    100: The Germ & Worm Century Episode!

    Wassaaaaaaap! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford talk about their journey over the first 100 episodes of Germ and Worm! Topics they will cover include: Why did we create this podcast in the first place?What advice would we share with someone thinking of starting their own podcast?What challenges have we faced during this process?What are our favorite questions from these first 800 we have answered?What about politics and travel health... how do we navigate that?What's next for Germ and Worm? We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, 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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: 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.

    32분
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Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your most pressing (and most embarrassing) questions on maintaining good health during your global travels.

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    Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford
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    2024년 - 2026년
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