Vanakkam! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:

1. Why should I visit Japan? https://www.japan.travel/en/us/
2. Is COVID-19 immunization safe during pregnancy?
3. Is there really malaria now in Westchester County?
4. What should people do to stay safe if caught in a flood?
5. New drugs for gonorrhea: Too good to be true?
6. Is AI ready for prime-time in travel health?
7. What antibiotics are best for sinusitis, and how long should I take them?
8. Just how bad is the air in New Delhi, and what can I do about it?

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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.