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Hi! We are Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, we are here to answer your most pressing (and most embarrassing) questions on maintaining good health during your global travels. 🌎✈️
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🌍✈️ Episode 49 is here! Special guest Dr. Zachary Rubin dives into all things travel + allergies 🤧🌴

💊 Can you trust overseas antihistamines?
😩 Why does your eczema freak out on vacation? & more...

Click the link to listen now — your immune system will thank you. 🎧 bit.ly/3YUyhVT
49: Your Allergy Questions Answered by Dr. Zachary Rubin - Doctor Travel
Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your top questions on the Germ & Worm podcast
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May 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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✈️ New Episode#48! Vaccines, jet lag, immune boosters & the truth behind the MMR buzz.
We brought in Dr. Zachary Rubin to unpack your biggest travel health questions.

Click the link to listen now! bit.ly/3S1DIyo

#DoctorTravel #GermAndWorm #TravelHealth #TravelClinic #TravelVaccine #TravelTips
48: Your Vaccine Questions Answered by Zachary Rubin, MD - Doctor Travel
Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your top questions on the Germ & Worm podcast
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May 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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✈️ New episode is out: Germs, Myths & Travel Surprises!
We’re answering:
— Can you really catch something from a toilet seat?
— Is that hotel fruit basket as friendly as it looks?
— How safe are buses in Mexico?

Tap the link to listen now 🎧 bit.ly/3YQrpbO

#GermAndWorm #Travel #Health
46: Toilet seats, THC, and Cuy… Oh My! - Doctor Travel
Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your top questions on the Germ & Worm podcast
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April 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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✈️ New episode just dropped: Germ & Worm Ep. 45!
🤯 Stressed by TSA chaos?
💊 Tempted to stock up on antibiotics overseas?
We’ve got real answers to your real travel health worries. 😬

🎧 Tap the link to tune in! bit.ly/4iXuU8l

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth
45: Vitamin A-Too Much of a Good Thing? - Doctor Travel
Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your top questions on the Germ & Worm podcast
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April 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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🎙️ Episode 44 is here and we’re answering your wildest travel health questions:

🤢 Norovirus – how long does it really linger?
🧳 What goes in carry-on vs checked bag?
✈️ How to handle chaotic travel schedules.
💉 The new chikungunya vaccine? Let’s talk Ixchiq.

🎧 Tune in now!
44: Vaccine Record Chaos? There’s an app for that - Doctor Travel
Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your top questions on the Germ & Worm podcast
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April 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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New episode just dropped! We’re diving into questions you’ve been asking:

😷 What’s next for flu vaccines in 2025?
💊 Does vitamin A actually help prevent measles? & more…

🎧 Tune in now — bit.ly/4jmCXLM

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #GermAndWorm #TravelHealth
April 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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🚨 New episode alert!
We’re diving deep into tuberculosis (TB) with special guest Dr. Adrienne Shapiro, MD, PhD, who breaks down the latest on TB prevention, treatment, and the impact of US federal policy.

Got questions about TB and travel?

🎧 Click the link to listen now! bit.ly/3E1DzaK
April 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Ladies, we’ve got you covered! This week, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Karen Tang, a top gynecologist, to answer all your travel health questions. 💃

Click the link to listen now bit.ly/4iGL9qo
41: Women's Travel Health Questions with Dr. Karen Tang - Doctor Travel
Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your top questions on the Germ & Worm podcast
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March 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎧✈️
Got travel questions? We’ve got answers! This week, we’re tackling:
🩺 The ABCs of hepatitis A, B & C
🎭 Health tips for Rio Carnival
🚴‍♂️ Road cycling safety in Europe & more…
Hit the link in bio now ! 🎙️
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March 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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🚨 New Episode Alert!
We’re answering your travel health questions! 🌍

✅ What’s up with the measles outbreak in Texas?
✅ Capybaras: cute or a health risk?
✅ And… do we ever recommend canceling a trip?
Click the link in bio to listen now 🎙️
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March 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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🎙️ New episode out now! ✈️
We’re answering your travel health questions! From sun hives to jet lag, TB outbreaks to weaverfish stings—Dr. Travel’s got you covered. Click the link to listen now! 🎧 bit.ly/41DCmQ0

#DoctorTravel #TravelSafe #TravelTips #GermAndWorm #TravelHealth #WorldHealthOrganization
38: Who's the WHO and what do they do for YOU? - Doctor Travel
Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your top questions on the Germ & Worm podcast
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March 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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🌍✈️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️💉

Got travel health questions? We’ve got answers! 🤓💡
We’ve got the facts to keep you healthy on your next adventure! Listen now! 🎧 bit.ly/4hOmWOo

#doctortravel #TravelTips #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth
37: Bedbugs, Bovine Colostrum, Ice Cream, and Fugu! - Doctor Travel
Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your top questions on the Germ & Worm podcast
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February 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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New episode just dropped! 🎙️✈️ We’re tackling your top travel health questions! 🤔🌍
💉 Too many shots for a baby—how much is too much?
🍢 Street food in Morocco—safe or risky? & more...

Get the expert answers before your next trip! Tune in now bit.ly/40YT2Qm

#TravelHealth #DoctorTravel #GermAndWorm
36: Squat Toilets, Vaccines, Marburg Virus, and Wildfires - Doctor Travel
Internationally-renowned travel health experts, Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford, answer your top questions on the Germ & Worm podcast
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February 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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✈️🌎 Episode 35 is here! We’re tackling:

🧳 How do I pack for both warm & cold climates in a carry-on?
🐶 What’s the deal with screwworms and pets in Mexico? and more...

🎧 Listen now! bit.ly/40Y8IDo

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #HealthTravel #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth
35: Germ, Worm, and Screwworms! - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Bonjour! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: How do I pack clothing for warm & cold cl...
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February 13, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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🔎 On this week's episode we’re answering:
❓ What IS Dengue, and why is it called “break-bone” fever?
🚫🦟 How can you avoid mosquito bites and stay safe?

🎧 Listen & find out now! bit.ly/4aIKEcg

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #Dengue #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth #TravelVaccine
34: DENGUE all day long - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Nihao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions about Dengue Fever, including: What IS Dengue ...
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February 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧✈️
We’re tackling your top travel health questions! 🦠🐛
☕ Caffeine withdrawal while abroad
🚢 Cruise partying without norovirus and more...

Tune in now! 🎙️ bit.ly/40PYw13

#DoctorTravel #TravelSafe #TravelTips #Norovirus #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth #Flu
33: Caffeine, Mulberries, Norovirus, Typhoid, Aspirin, and Flu! - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Jambo! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: How can I deal with caffeine withdrawals whil...
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February 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Got travel health questions? ✈️🌍 In our new episode we tackle:
🐝 Hornets in Laos
🦟 Malaria in Kruger
🐄 Brucellosis explained
💊 Acetaminophen & diarrhea
📜 Insurance abroad
& more!

🎧 Tune in now! bit.ly/4h2JZEL

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth #MurderHornets
32: Will murder hornets murder you? Does vitamin C prevent head colds? Is dengue spreading—and what to do about it? ... - Doctor Travel
About the episode: 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 t...
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February 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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🎧 New episode! we answer YOUR travel health questions:
💉 Routine vs. recommended vs. required vaccines
🥾 Trekking poles: Help or hassle?
& more!

Listen now! bit.ly/4heKhIw

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #TravelVaccines #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth #Hiking
31: Trekking poles: help or hindrance? What’s the differences between vaccines that are routine, recommended ... - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Welcome everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: What’s the differences between vac...
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February 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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🌍✈️ New podcast episode out now! We're tackling travel health & safety questions like:

-Flying w/ high BP
-Kids in Peru & more!
Plus, how high did Germ get on Everest?

Tune in! 🎧 bit.ly/4fPTCFA

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #Peru #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth #TravelingWithKids
30: Should we take our kids on a trip to Peru? Is mumps still a thing?... - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Welcome to 2025 everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: Should we take our kids on...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Episode 29 is here!
In this episode, we dive into:
💉 Polio vaccines
🌸 Yeast infections
🤔 Smallpox shots
🖼️ Florence Syndrome
🩸 Blood clot tips, and more...

Listen now! bit.ly/41XUgxy

#DoctorTravel #TravelSafe #TravelTips #CyclingSafety #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth #TravelClinic #Polio
29: How to avoid Vaginal Yeast Infections, “Florence Syndrome”, Cycling Safety in Europe, and Risks of Falling Polio Vaccine Rates. - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Hi there and Happy New Year! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: What's the deal with fa...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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🎙️ Episode 28 is live!
✈️ Got travel health questions? We’ve got answers! From vaccines and meds to frostbite —don’t miss this expert-packed episode.
Listen now www.doctortravel.com/28-taxi-fros...

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #Measles #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth
28: What to tell a speeding taxi driver, hand warmers and frostbite, medications on the go, and measles in India. - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Welcome everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: Do I need a measles vaccine before...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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New Episode out!
🧸Cuddling koalas and other furry friends
🥛Bird flu & raw milk
💉Typhoid vaccine
✈️Post-flight recovery, and more...

Listen now! www.doctortravel.com/27-cuddling-...

#DoctorTravel #TravelSafe #TravelTips #WildlifeSafety #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth #TravelClinic #Sloth
27: Cuddling with a sloth — a good idea? - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: Cryptosporidium and splash pads: What's th...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Episode 26 is live! 🎙️

🐾 Petting cats in Greece—safe or risky?
👵 Tips for older travelers
🤰 Pregnant & planning a safari?
🚻 Managing UTIs while traveling

Tune in now! 🌍 bit.ly/3ZpeYDl

#DoctorTravel #TravelSafe #TravelTips #TravelIndia #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth #Malaria
26: Petting Cats in Greece, A Passage to India: Malaria or Not Malaria? I’m pregnant—should I go on safari? I’ve got a UTI overseas…what to do? - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Yeee Haw! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: Should I take malaria prophylaxis on a tri...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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🏊‍♂️ Are hotel diving boards safe?

We’re answering this and all your travel health questions in our latest podcast episode! 🌍🎧

Tune in now for tips to stay safe! ✈️ bit.ly/49qa6CR

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #SwimmingSafety #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth
25: Anthrax, Diving Boards, Tickborne Encephalitis, Where Do Germ and Worm Like to Travel? - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: What's happening with Anthrax in Uganda? ...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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New episode out now! 🌍💉
🦠 Marburg in Rwanda
🦟 Japanese encephalitis & West Nile Virus risks
💉 Novavax COVID/Flu trial update, and more...

Listen now & get the latest travel health tips! bit.ly/4g3CInp

#DoctorTravel #TravelTips #TravelVaccines #GermAndWorm #Travel #Health #TravelHealth #Marburg
24: Marburg in Rwanda, Outbreaks Following Disasters, Japanese Encephalitis in India - Doctor Travel
About the episode: Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: What's happening with Marburg disease in R...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM