Germ & Worm

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?

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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.

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Germ & WormBy Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford