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

• What to know about avalanche safety in the backcountry?
• Travel to Brazil–do I need a yellow fever vaccine?
• If I find mice in my home, could I catch hantavirus infection?
• Melatonin, magnesium, or something else: What’s best for jet lag?
• Why do some infections present differently in different places or groups?
• How can I tell whether my municipal water contains sufficient fluoride?
• Is it safe to visit Germany in spite of poliovirus in the water?

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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.