32: Will murder hornets murder you?  Does vitamin C prevent head colds?  Is dengue spreading—and what to do about it? What is brucellosis? Is it politically incorrect to call someone a "sherpa?" episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 21, 2025 · 27 MIN

32: Will murder hornets murder you? Does vitamin C prevent head colds? Is dengue spreading—and what to do about it? What is brucellosis? Is it politically incorrect to call someone a "sherpa?"

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Welcome to 2025 everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:Will I get murdered by hornets in Laos?Do I need to take malaria prevention in Kruger and Etosha?Please tell people about brucellosis!I take acetaminophen to help with traveler's diarrhea... is that OK?What do G+W think about vitamin C to help with the common cold?Is dengue fever really getting worse?How to I navigate insurance if I get sick while abroad?Is it politically incorrect to call someone a "sherpa?"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 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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