3: Malaria, Machu Picchu, and More

Germ & Worm co-hosts, Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm"), answer your travel health questions:What should I do if I get appendicitis while abroad? Travel with teens—any tips?Should I take acetazolamide (Diamox) when I climb Machu Picchu? Malaria prevention regimens—which is best? Do I need to take a drug to prevent malaria prophylaxis during a short-duration trip?Do I need to deworm after travel? How do I prevent respiratory illnesses during travel in China?What vaccines do I need prior to traveling to Thailand? I sprained my ankle sprain in Mexico—what to do?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.