Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialist Dr. Chris Sanford ("Worm") sits down with internationally recognized expedition medicine expert Dr. Howard Donner, to ask him the questions we hear over and over, including:

• How do YOU purify drinking water in the backcountry?
• What are the advantages and drawbacks of using a water filter? Or a UV Sterilizer?
• How long should we boil water to make it safe for drinking?
• Is it important to rid water of viruses before drinking it?
• What's in your medical travel kit?
• When should people take acetazolamide (Diamox)? And, at what dose?

You can learn more about Dr. Donner here.

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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. Donner’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.