Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions, all about MALARIA:

Are mosquitoes attracted to certain colors?

Will DEET dissolve nylon climbing rope?

Can you use medications past their use-by date?

Is there a vaccine for malaria?

What do I do if I need to change from one malaria medication to another?

Can an artificially-produced monoclonal antibody prevent malaria?

What’s the deal with vivax malaria?

Can I test myself for malaria?

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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.