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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 32 MIN

64: Wait… I should NOT finish my antibiotic course!?

from Germ & Worm

Ahoj! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") and Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer YOUR travel health questions, including:Best practices for crossing rivers on foot?Should I always finish a course of antibiotics?Should I use an online company to purchase pre-packaged meds before my trip?Is there really dengue fever in Florida?Should I be immunized for cholera before traveling to Africa?Wait… there’s malaria in WA state?Do I need a hep A shot before my European vacation?Legionnaire's disease... in NYC?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]. And, please visit our website: germandworm.com. 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.

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