11: Is Tasing Your Snakebite a Good Idea? And Should You 'BYOC'?

Germ & Worm

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

Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?

How is Guinea worm transmitted, and how do I avoid it?

Should I treat my snakebite by zapping it with a Taser?

Is a virus alive, and how does it mutate?

Is it legal to take condoms through customs?

Can someone pass an earthworm in their poop?

What online resources are reliable regarding travel health?

Should I get the new RSV vaccine?

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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.