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?

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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.