Hola! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:

• What's up with hantavirus in Arizona?
• How do you stay caffeinated when on the road?
• What's the deal with mpox infections on cruise ships?
• How do I best listen to my body to ensure I stay healthy when traveling?
• I'm told by my parents that I had a rash with penicillin when I was a child--am I still allergic?
• What do you think of the TimeShifter app for jetlag?
• What should I know about oropouche infection?

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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.