• 31: Trekking poles: help or hindrance? What’s the differences between vaccines that are routine, recommended and required? What can the US embassy do for me when I’m abroad? What is pertussis, and how can I avoid it? African Sleeping Sickness--what’s the deal?

  • Jan 14 2025
  • Length: 34 mins
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31: Trekking poles: help or hindrance? What’s the differences between vaccines that are routine, recommended and required? What can the US embassy do for me when I’m abroad? What is pertussis, and how can I avoid it? African Sleeping Sickness--what’s the deal?

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  • Welcome to 2025 everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:

    What’s the differences between vaccines that are routine, recommended and required?

    What is Pertussis, and how can I avoid it?

    What can the US embassy do for me when I’m abroad?

    African Sleeping Sickness… what’s the deal

    Trekking Poles: Help or Hindrance?

    Isn't it just safer to stay home?

    Wha't the best layover duration from an anxiety perspective?

    What's mycoplasma pneumonia?

    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 send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: 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.
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