Podcasts about uw medicine

Om Swastiastu! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Do wearable devices and the internet of things really improve travel health?What antibiotic should I take for travelers diarrhea if I am allergic to penicillin?How can I keep my tourist dollars in the local economy, and avoid greenwashing?What's the deal with vaccine costs worldwide?Monkey Bites–can they transmit rabies?Is paracetamol the same as acetaminophen?Should I get a cholera vaccine?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.And we hope you will join us for the upcoming UW Travel Medicine CME, June 26-27, 2025, In Seattle and online. 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.

Doberdon! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Are there regulations to protect mountain guides and porters?Do Good Samaritan laws protect me when I'm overseas?Should I share my malaria prophylaxis when asked by a local person?Is insurance—medical and evacuation--mandatory before a remote expedition?Regarding mountain climbing: do political and/or financial factors come into play for the companies that set climbing schedules?Are mobile health apps of benefit?What diseases can I get from drinking unpasteurized milk?How may I digitize my Yellow Fever vaccine information?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.And we hope you will join us for the upcoming UW Travel Medicine CME, June 26-27, 2025, In Seattle and online. 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.

Annyeonghaseyo! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What do I have to do to get through airport security with the new Real ID system?I'm climbing mountains in South America. I'm going up to 16K or even 18K feet. Should I take a pulse oximeter?When traveling between cities in Europe, which do you think is better—renting a car, or hiring a driver, or taking a bus?Does the shingles vaccine have a bad side effect profile?What's the deal with the U.S. Dept. of State's Travel Advisory system?What if I want a vaccine that's not available in the USA?How can I find a good doctor when I'm traveling overseas?How do I read labels on medications—and everything else—in languages I don't speak?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.And we hope you will join us for the upcoming UW Travel Medicine CME, June 26-27, 2025, In Seattle and online. 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.

Salaam! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions about Malaria:What's up with the malaria life cycle?Are there different kinds of malaria?Can you ever be truly cured of malaria, or is it with you forever once you catch it?Can I take a self-testing kit when I travel?Is there a malaria vaccine?Is mefloquine really neurotoxic?Is it safe fore me to just watch out for malaria instead of taking medication?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.And we hope you will join us for the upcoming UW Travel Medicine CME, June 26-27, 2025, In Seattle and online. 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.

Hello! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") welcome special guest Dr. Zachary Rubin who will answer your travel health questions focused on allergies:I'm allergic to peanuts, how can I stay safe during my upcoming trip to Thailand?Can I trust food labeling in foreign countries? Asking because I have multiple food allergies.What's the best way to find out about pollen counts in foreign cities?Can I rely on antihistamines purchased overseas?How can I cope with pollen allergies when traveling overseas?Can I trust supplements that claim to boost my immune system when I travel?Any special tips for people allergic to bee stings when traveling?My eczema flares when I travel... help!Tips for eye allergy symptoms when I travel?Should I use benadryl to help me cope with allergies and jet lag, and if so what doses do you recommend?Is there a way to measure the strength of my immune system?Please learn more about our guest: oakbrookallergists.com, follow him on the socials @rubin_allergy, and check out his new book "All About Allergies." 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. Rubin's, Dr. Sanford's & Dr. Pottinger's alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") welcome special guest Dr. Zachary Rubin who will answer your travel health questions focused on vaccines:When it comes to immunity, which is better: Natural or Vaccine-induced?How many vaccines at once are too many?Does jet lag suppress my immune system?We plan to travel to Costa Rica with our sons who are 9 and 7 years old. Why do they need to be immunized before travel for all these rare diseases we never see anymore?What consequences do you worry about regarding immunizations or immunology science because of funding cuts at HHS, FDA, CDC, NIH?There are a ton of supplements on the market claiming to boost my immune system. Do any of them work?I just got assigned to travel to India for work–I need to leave in 36 hours from now, and I'm scrambling to get my shots before I go! Will they still work for me at this late date?My doctor tells me that getting a COVID-19 booster is important before my upcoming trip around the world… but I really worry about what it could do to my DNA. What does Dr. Rubin say about that?From Darlene in Portland: MMR vaccine: safe or poison? Why all the social media buzz? RFK, Jr. says he's going to find the cause of autism ASAP. Your thoughts?Please learn more about our guest: oakbrookallergists.com, follow him on the socials @rubin_allergy, and check out his new book "All About Allergies." 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. Rubin's, Dr. Sanford's & Dr. Pottinger's alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Yassou! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Inhaled steroids and antibiotics for measles, please say it ain't so!My sister's cats have fleas! What can I do when I visit her?Salt water–safe to drink in any amount?Food on the floor: Is the 5-second rule true?How can I prevent sea sickness on the ferry from Spain to Morocco?What about the color of my snot–does it reveal viral vs bacterial causes of my sinusitis?Can I trust Google Maps?Can I pleeeeease get immunized against dengue?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.

Zdravo! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What infections can I catch from a toilet seat?Any advice for a traveler who likes their comforts and conveniences?How safe is that welcome fruit basket in the hotel?Any safety issues with getting a haircut and shave on the road?How worried should I be about germs emerging from thawed permafrost?How can I keep my nasal saline irrigation safe during travel?I plan to eat cuy in Peru... is this safe?Any issues with traveling with my medical marijuana?Will airport x-ray machines ruin condoms in my luggage?How safe are busses in Mexico?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.

Maingalarpar! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Do I need anything beyond meningococcal vaccination before the Hajj?How can I prepare better for the chaos of TSA rules at the airport?Should I get a Tdap before visiting Peru?Is my phone subject to search when I cross the border?Is the USA the only high-income nation with measles transmission now?Are there harms from taking TOO MUCH vitamin A?What do you think of the resignation of FDA's top vaccine official?What should I do if I lose my glasses while I'm overseas?Should I stock up on antibiotics when I'm at a pharmacy overseas?Is it safe to rent a car internationally?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.

Sin Chao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Just how unsafe is it to drive when I travel?Norovirus: How long does it last in the environment, and when will we have a vaccine?How can I become a more ethical traveler?Friendly reminder to check with your veterinarian before international travel with pets.What should I pack in my take-on bag vs checked bag?How should I best keep track of my vaccine records?How can I handle the chaos of travel schedules overseas?What's up with the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine?Will my cat get sick with bird flu from raw food?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.

Aloha! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Do I need to take malaria pills to visit an eco-lodge in Guyana?What's the cause of all these little red bumps in a family after travel to Costa Rica?Should I get a yellow fever vaccine booster 15 years after my first shot?Are there issues seeing a private ARNP for pre-travel advice?Any tips for general travel success?What's the deal with plans for flu vaccines for next year?What can I do to calm my nerves when I can't smoke or vape in the air?Will vitamin A really prevent measles?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.

Host Lisa Salberg chats with Dr. David Owens and welcomes UW Medicine Heart Institute aboard as a Center of Excellence (COE).   This conversation was recorded March 21, 2025.

Pryvit! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") devote an entire episode to the most common deadly infection on Earth: tuberculosis. They answer your travel health questions about TB, and host a very special guest: Adrienne Shapiro MD, PhD, who provides an update on the critical situation with current US federal policy on TB. Topics we will discuss:What is TB?Are there different kinds of tuberculosis?How common is TB?Is there a TB vaccine? If so, should I get one before I travel overseas?How is TB diagnosed?What is the best way to treat TB?What's the impact of US federal policy on TB prevention, care, and research?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. Shapiro's, Dr. Sanford's & Dr. Pottinger's alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") are so excited to host Dr. Karen Tang, an expert gynecologist, to answer your travel health questions from our women listeners:Is it OK for me to skip my period for an upcoming holiday?How should I handle timing of my oral contraceptive pills across time zones?Are there certain forms of birth control well-suited for long trips abroad?What can I do to reduce the risk of a UTI or yeast infection?Will antibiotics or antimalarials interfere with my oral contraceptives?Will my estrogen HRT patch get messed up by snorkeling?Should I bring my own condoms for my next overseas trip?Will my doctor prescribe medical abortion pills before my upcoming long trip abroad.What are the chances I can find my preferred hygiene products during vacation in Morocco? Special shout out to Dr. Tang's followers: 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.Please follow Dr. Tang on the socials: @karentangmd, check out her book It's Not Hysteria, and learn more about her practice www.thrivegyn.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. Tang's, Dr. Sanford's & Dr. Pottinger's alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Gutentag! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What should I know about cholera before I travel?What are the implications of CDC no longer meeting to discuss vaccines?What essentials should I pack for a day hike?What are the ABCs of hepatitis A, B, and C?Should I visit as many countries as I can?Any special health concerns for a trip to Rio for Carnival?Is this really a bad year for flu, and is it too late for me to get immunized?Any safety tips for safety when road cycling in Europe?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.

Gutentag! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:How can I boost my immune system?What is a "neglected tropical disease?"Is leprosy a concern for travelers?What is up with measles (including in Texas?)Do you ever recommend canceling a trip?Any health concerns with capybaras?Is whitewater rafting dangerous?Leaches... How do I avoid them and remove them?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.

Salaam! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What's the WHO and what do they do?Did azithromycin just give me "sun hives"?Is Chris a mountaineer, too?Is it safe to visit Kansas City in light of the TB epidemic there?How can I reduce the chance of being robbed or mugged?What do you think of the TimeShifter jet lag app?When can I donate blood after contracting typhoid?What should I do if I step on a weaverfish?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.

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?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.

Ola! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:How many shots are too many at once for a baby?Is it OK to eat street food in Morocco?There's Marburg Virus in Tanzania, should that impact my plans for safari?What can I do to reduce motion sickness from airplane turbulence?What's the difference between a live and a dead vaccine?What's the difference between a bacteria, a virus, and a protozoa?I want to visit Disney Land, but is that OK with the wildfires?I'm worried about using a squat-style toilet in India, am I crazy?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.

Universities, cancer centers and hospitals will soon go under the knife, if the Trump Administration gets its way. Last Friday, the National Institutes of Health announced they would immediately slash four billion dollars of funding for research institutes across the country. This would directly impact at least 70 research facilities in Washington State. Critics of the plan have said it would severely hamper medical progress in the US that could be felt for decades. 22 attorneys general filed suit to stop the action, and on Monday a federal judge put a hold on the cuts for those 22 states, then made the pause nationwide. But the fate of this funding is still uncertain. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Guest(s): Dr. Helen Chu, a board certified physician with UW Medicine and a UW professor of Medicine and Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Related Links: Proposed NIH funding cuts leave WA research institutions fearing ‘fiscal chaos’ What’s at stake for Washington’s flagship research institutions in the legal battle over NIH funding Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost RatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been nearly five years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a worldwide pandemic. One of the first researchers to document its community spread was Dr. Helen Chu with UW Medicine. Now, Dr. Chu’s team has a new study called SeaPrep up and running in Seattle, that’s meant to help us prepare for the next pandemic. King County severe weather shelter info is here. The hotline is (206) 245-1026. Information on the WSF community meetings can be found here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonjour! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:How do I pack clothing for warm & cold climates into my carry on bag?Should I get vaccinated for Hepatitis A before a trip to France?What's the deal with screwworm and pets in Mexico?What is tetanus, and have you ever seen a case of it?How can I safely prepare my salad before eating it overseas?Can I obtain my same OCP when traveling abroad?Should I get immunized against rabies before I travel, or afterwards just if I need to?What concentration of DEET is best, and what do you recommend?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.

Nihao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions about Dengue Fever, including:What IS Dengue "break-bone" fever?Where can you catch Dengue?Is Dengue becoming more common? If so, why?Are there multiple types of Dengue?What are the complications of Dengue?How should Dengue be treated?Is there a vaccine to prevent Dengue?Is there a role for mosquito avoidance in preventing Dengue?What does the future hold for Dengue?We also chat about the impressive vaccine advocacy work of the GAVI Alliance, please check them out: www.gavi.org. 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.

Friday, February 7 is National Wear Red Day - a day to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the #1 killer of Women. 2 wonderful women, both Go Red for Women Ambassadors bring important insights. Cynthia Granada experienced a stroke a few years ago and her emotional story reminds us that stroke pays no attention to age or gender. Cynthia is committed to bringing all the awareness she can to living a healthy life and to the signs of stroke. Ruchi Kapoor, MD, PhD is a cardiologist with UW Medicine and is a board member for the American Heart Association in the Puget Sound. With her professional perspective she shares information for women's heart health.www.goredforwomen.org  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friday, February 7 is National Wear Red Day - a day to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the #1 killer of Women. 2 wonderful women, both Go Red for Women Ambassadors bring important insights. Cynthia Granada experienced a stroke a few years ago and her emotional story reminds us that stroke pays no attention to age or gender. Cynthia is committed to bringing all the awareness she can to living a healthy life and to the signs of stroke. Ruchi Kapoor, MD, PhD is a cardiologist with UW Medicine and is a board member for the American Heart Association in the Puget Sound. With her professional perspective she shares information for women's heart health. www.goredforwomen.org  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jambo! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:How can I deal with caffeine withdrawals while traveling?Should I travel to Shanghai in light of all the HMPV there?Will elderberry extract protect me from catching a cold, or help with my symptoms?Can a baby aspirin prevent blood clots during a long plane ride?CDC tells doctors now to subtype influenza... why don't you always do that?How did I catch typhoid fever if I was properly immunized before my trip to northern Chile?Are all bug repellants the same, or do I need different kinds for different locations?I wanna get trashed on my upcoming cruise, but not by norovirus... can you help?We also chat about the incredible land-rights advocacy work of friends at Landesa, please check them out: www.landesa.org. 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.

UW Medicine is advancing digital transformation with a focus on AI-powered decision support, strong governance frameworks, and clinician collaboration. CIO Eric Neil and Chief Clinical Informatics Officer Dr. Todd Burstain recently discussed their journey to achieving HIMSS Stage 6, their measured approach to AI adoption, and the ongoing challenge of balancing innovation with standardization. Scroll […] Source: UW Medicine Achieves HIMSS Stage 6; Neil & Burstain Tout Strong Governance as Key to Picking the Right Projects on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Welcome to 2025 everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Will I get murdered by hornets in Laos?Do I need to take malaria prevention in Kruger and Etosha?Please tell people about brucellosis!I take acetaminophen to help with traveler's diarrhea... is that OK?What do G+W think about vitamin C to help with the common cold?Is dengue fever really getting worse?How to I navigate insurance if I get sick while abroad?Is it politically incorrect to call someone a "sherpa?"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.

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 dealTrekking 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.

Welcome to 2025 everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Should we take our kids on a trip to Peru?Should I fly on airlines overseas if they have poor safety records?Is mumps still a thing?Is it dangerous to fly with high blood pressure?A friend of mine had a tendon rupture while taking antibiotics, what's the deal with that?What should we know about the mystery illness in DRC?Any safety tips for walking the Camino de Santiago?How high did Germ get on Mt. Everest?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.

Hi there and Happy New Year! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What's the deal with falling polio vaccination rates?How can I avoid getting a yeast infection when I travel?Do I need a smallpox immunization before I travel?What's the most important safety feature: Where I go, or what I do when I'm there?What is "Florence Syndrome?"Any tips for cycling safely while traveling in Europe?How soon can I fly after scuba diving?Anything I can do to reduce my risk of blood clots when I fly?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.

Welcome everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Do I need a measles vaccine before travel to India and Sri Lanka?Is it a problem if I keep my prescription medications in a plastic bag when I travel?Will electronic hand warmers protect me from frostbite?When my taxi driver likes to speed, how can I get them to slow down?Could my diarrhea be caused by baby carrots?Any tips for motorcycle safety in Europe?Why do my coral cuts from Curaçao get infected so much?Did those olives in Morocco make me queasy? 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.

Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Cryptosporidium and splash pads: What's the deal?What's the risk of catching bird flu from raw milk?Any tips for success when visiting Viet Nam?What typhoid vaccine is best before visiting South America: injectable or oral?How can I feel better after a long airplane ride?What insect repellent is best for kids?Should I avoid cuddling with koalas and other furry beasts when traveling?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.

More than 200 medical journals identified climate change as the greatest global threat.  In this podcast, UW Medicine describes how focusing on environmental sustainability improved their vendor selections, supply chain flow, patient care and saved them hundreds of thousands of dollars.   Guest speakers:  Tara T. Biss, MBA, CSFA Value Analysis Portfolio Manager, Strategic Sourcing UW Medicine Supply Chain bisst@uw.edu   Gabriella Henkels Sustainability and Waste Manager, Essential Services  Harborview Medical Center   Louise Simpson, MHA Associate Vice President, Clinical Integration Office of the President, UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics ljws@uw.edu    Host:  LaTammy Marks, MBA, BSN, RN Senior PI Program Director Performance Improvement Programs Vizient   Show Notes: [1:34] UW Medicine's green team and their purpose [3:45] Determining environmental sustainability opportunities [6:00] What teams to include and how to get leadership buy-in [7:45] Establishing goals [8:30] Environmental sustainability success stories [12:50] Lessons learned   Links | Resources: Contacting Knowledge on the Go: picollaboratives@vizientinc.com To learn more about Vizient's Environmental Sustainability program contact: ES@vizientinc.com Another podcast on this same topic: Go Green: Why your healthcare system should be engaged in environmental sustainability: https://knowledgeonthego.podbean.com/?s=go%20green   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed

During the pandemic, many doctors and nurses struggled with their mental health. A new study from UW Medicine turned to psilocybin as a potential antidote to Covid despair. Dr. Anthony Back led the study, and talked with Patricia Murphy about what he found. Watch UW Professor David Baker accept his Nobel Prize at 10 am Tuesday, here We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yeee Haw! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Should I take malaria prophylaxis on a trip to India?I like to pet cats in Greece! Is that a problem?Any special considerations for older travelers?I'm pregnant and planning a safari--should I go?I tend to get UTIs... how should I handle that during travel?What kind of travelers do you see in your practice?How can I keep my HIV treatment private at immigration when visiting Japan?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.

Heyyyyy there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What's happening with Anthrax in Uganda?What to do when different medical societies say different things?Are culinary tours risky?How should hikers in Germany deal with tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease?Can I trust the diving board at a hotel swimming pool?What is the deal with Bird Flu in Washington State?Where do Germ & Worm like to travel?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.

Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What's happening with Marburg disease in Rwanda?Are rabies vaccinations important?What gift(s) should I bring when visiting a new country?Japanese encephalitis vaccination: Necessary if visiting Sri Lanka, Turkey, and India?What's the deal with West Nile Virus infection?What infectious diseases are likely to spread after a disaster?What's the deal with Novavax halting its clinical trial of the combined COVID / Flu vaccine?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.

About this episode: Water fluoridation is considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th Century. Yet for as long as there has been fluoride in the water, some have raised concerns about its safety. In this episode: the history of water fluoridation, its enormous benefits for preventing tooth decay, and the recent wave of interest in whether fluoridation policies should change. Guest: Dr. Charlotte Lewis is a pediatrician at Seattle Children's, a professor at UW Medicine, and an expert on infant and child nutrition and oral health. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Skeletal Fluorosis Due to Excessive Tea Drinking—The New England Journal of Medicine Fluoride Exposure: Neurodevelopment and Cognition—National Toxicology Program AAP stands by recommendations for low fluoride levels to prevent caries—American Academy of Pediatrics Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on X @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed

Whooping cough is making a major comeback in Washington state. At this time last year, there were 54 cases of pertussis. Right now, the statewide case count is more than 1,300. The bacterial disease is most dangerous to babies, and many who get it require hospitalization. We talk with UW Medicine's Dr. Helen Chu about why whooping cough is surging in Washington. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome! 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?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials, 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.

Welcome! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Should I apply honey to help heal a wound?What's the best way to protect my passport?How should I handle a cat bite on Santorini?Why do only some people get sick after eating the same contaminated meal?Are all vaccines equally effective?When should I see a doctor if I catch traveler's diarrhea?How can I tell if that swimming pool is safe?Do I need proof of COVID-19 vaccination to travel in China?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please 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.

Welcome! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions about TICKS:How to diagnose Lyme disease?Should I take antibiotics if I find a tick on my body?How should I treat Lyme disease?What's up with chronic Lyme?Tell me more about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever...Can I get the tickborne encephalitis vaccine?Is babesia really the same as malaria?How should I remove a tick from my skin?What's the best way to prevent tick bites?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please 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.

Welcome! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Does the coca leaf help prevent altitude sickness?Is it safe to travel to East Africa for safari after having a kidney transplant?Can humanity continue current air travel practices and avoid another viral pandemic?Do Germ and Worm actually follow their own travel health advice?Will garlic repel mosquitoes?What's this rash I caught in Africa?What about ibuprofen: Can I use it instead of acetazolamide to prevent altitude sickness?AND, we will reveal the winner of 2024's Worm Tales competition: Share with us the "dumbest" thing you have done while traveling abroad!We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please 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.

Welcome! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Should I get a health screening after an international trip?Should I get the chikungunya vaccine before visiting Zanzibar?How should anxious travelers handle their anxiety?What's the deal with lenacapavir to prevent HIV infection?How do you advise people who plan to travel around the world?Are there any issues with taking the oral typhoid vaccine?What do you read when you travel abroad?How reliable is AI for travel medicine?>> Friendly reminder about the WORM TALES competition: Please tell us the dumbest thing you have done while traveling abroad, and you will have the chance to receive an autographed copy of Chris Sanford's book Staying Healthy Abroad.

Hi, travel health listeners! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:What's up with Giardia?When do I NOT have to wear bug repellent?Which is better for purifying water: Iodine or Bleach?Should I take a medication holiday during my upcoming vacation?How much water should I drink?What do you say to people who decline their vaccines?Do those electronic bug-bite wands really work?>> Friendly reminder about the WORM TALES competition: Please tell us the dumbest thing you have done while traveling abroad, and you will have the chance to receive an autographed copy of Chris Sanford's book Staying Healthy Abroad.

Hi, travel health listeners! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:How do I make a healthcare checklist prior to departure? Can I reduce my risk of STDs by taking doxycycline? Is it safe to travel in Cuba by car given that most don't have seat belts? What is the future of COVID-19 immunizations— a once-a-year vaccine or what? Is it safe to travel if I'm immunosuppressed, or taking immunosuppressive medications? What is delusional parasitosis? Should you carry COVID-19 test kits when you travel? If a hotel in Egypt says their water is filtered and safe—how can I tell if that's true?>> Friendly reminder about the WORM TALES competition: Please tell us the dumbest thing you have done while traveling abroad, and you will have the chance to receive an autographed copy of Chris Sanford's book Staying Healthy Abroad. Please just email us: germandworm@gmail.com.

Hi, travel health listeners! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Should I give leftover medications away to locals at the end of my trip? Is it safe to eat ceviche? Do I need vaccines to visit Germany? Should I take a deworming medication after visiting Latin America? In Laos, is it safer to travel by public bus or private car? How can I reduce the risk of Lyme disease? We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please 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.

Most surgeons know about malpractice lawsuits, but did you know that residents and even medical students can be involved in them? Join us for a discussion of what happens when patients sue their treatment teams -- and what happens when those teams involve trainees. Host: Nina Clark, MD, MS Guests: Cindy Hamra, JD, MA is an associate dean in the GME Office at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where she leads the operational, administrative and finance functions.  UW School of Medicine is sponsors clinical training for over 1600 medical and dental residents in fellows in over 200 programs.  UW Medicine, through the School of Medicine, is the largest sponsor of GME programs in the five-state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho). Lisa Hammel, JD is the senior director of clinical risk management for UW medicine. Prior to that, she spent over 20 years as a defense attorney primarily working in medical malpractice and professional liability defense.  References: American College of Surgeons: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/journals/rise/articles/litigation-overview/  AMA: https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-residents/residency-life/resident-medical-liability-lawsuits-why-and-how-often-they-happen JAMA Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5833625/ & https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/2670456 Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

If you're heading out of town, you might want to pack a mask. Covid cases are climbing in King County and contributing to a summer surge. Dr. Helen Chu from UW Medicine is here to talk about what's going on with the virus and the best ways to stay healthy. Seattle Parks Summer Aquatic Hours: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/05/21/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2024-summer-aquatics-hours/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.