Yutta Hey! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford talk with pediatrician Dr. Sheila Mackell about ways to keep kids healthy when traveling abroad:

• What are the health benefits for kids during travel?
• Where should parents turn for vaccine advice during these strange times?
• Malaria prevention medications: Safe for children?
• Insect repellents: Which are safest and best for kids?
• Kids and diarrhea: What to know, what to do?
• How to optimize car safety and kids overseas?
• Any water safety tips for travel?
• How can parents care for common skin issues during travel?
• What about sunscreen: Which is best for kids?
• Please tell us more about Operation Smile!
• What can we learn from the International Society of Travel Medicine?

And Germ shares some of his top reasons to visit the incredible nation of Nepal.

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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. Mackell's, Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.