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?

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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.