Ciao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford talk about why they love travel medicine, and share ways you can prepare best for your pre-travel visit. Topics include:

• Why did Chris choose a career in pre-travel medicine?
• What are some misconceptions people bring to their pre-travel visit?
• Who should see a travel medicine specialist before they leave?
• What can people do to prepare for their travel medicine visit?
• What about folks who have chronic medical conditions who also want to have an adventurous trip?
• Do you ever tell patients NOT to take a trip?
• What special considerations come up for pregnant travelers?
• How about people who are dying of a terminal illness but still want to travel to an exotic location?
• What if someone is asked to travel for work but they don't want to go?

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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.