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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2024 · 32 MIN

11: Is Tasing Your Snakebite a Good Idea? And Should You 'BYOC'?

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Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?How is Guinea worm transmitted, and how do I avoid it?Should I treat my snakebite by zapping it with a Taser?Is a virus alive, and how does it mutate?Is it legal to take condoms through customs?Can someone pass an earthworm in their poop?What online resources are reliable regarding travel health?Should I get the new RSV vaccine?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: [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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