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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 37 MIN

102: Tick-Talk 2026!

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Kumusta ka! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions regarding ticks, including:Is there a new Lyme disease vaccine, and if so how is it different from the old one?Can you catch Lyme disease in Europe? Is it different there?Should I take antibiotics if I am bitten by a tick?What the hell is going on with meat allergies after tickbite (Alpha-Gal)?What is up with tick paralysis?How can I prevent tick bites?What is the best way to remove a tick from my skin?What should I know about tularemia?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 visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: [email protected] 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.

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