46: Toilet Seats, THC, And Cuy… Oh My! Germ & Worm podcast

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

What infections can I catch from a toilet seat?
Any advice for a traveler who likes their comforts and conveniences?
How safe is that welcome fruit basket in the hotel?
Any safety issues with getting a haircut and shave on the road?
How worried should I be about germs emerging from thawed permafrost?
How can I keep my nasal saline irrigation safe during travel?
I plan to eat cuy in Peru... is this safe?
Any issues with traveling with my medical marijuana?
Will airport x-ray machines ruin condoms in my luggage?
How safe are busses in Mexico?

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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.

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