5: How Many Shots Are Too Many?

Germ & Worm

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

Do multiple immunizations overwhelm my immune system?

Road traffic injuries—do I need to be concerned?

What’s the deal with hot tubs and rashes?

Accepting or refusing food offered by locals—what to do?

Lyme disease: how to reduce risk?

How do I prevent and treat motion sickness?

Does health insurance cover vaccines?

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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.