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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 31 MIN

98: How to prepare for a high-altitude trek in Bhutan?

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Kuzuzangpo la! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:How should I prepare for a high-altitude trek in Bhutan?What is the latest about oropouche virus?Did the head of CDC really just suppress a scientific paper written at CDC?How strongly do you recommend the dengue vaccine available overseas?Can we trust travel and health advice found on social media?Is it possible to get TOO MUCH exercise when you travel?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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