12: Worms in Your Eyes, Travel to USVI, Measles Prevention, Volunteering in Kenya

Germ & Worm

Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:

Are there worms in Africa that can infect your eyes?

Measles—risk in Zambia and Botswana?

What do people who live in areas with a lot of mosquitoes do to prevent bites?

Does licking yourself prevent mosquito bites?

Do I need to be concerned about drug cartel violence when I travel to Mexico?

Are there any health concerns regarding visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)?

Which immunizations are recommended for a medical volunteer in Kenya?

What strategies prevent sinus infections when I travel?

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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.