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?

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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.