30: Should we take our kids on a trip to Peru? Is mumps still a thing? Is it dangerous to fly with high blood pressure? What should we know about the new mystery illness in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Germ & Worm

Welcome to 2025 everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:

Should we take our kids on a trip to Peru?

Should I fly on airlines overseas if they have poor safety records?

Is mumps still a thing?

Is it dangerous to fly with high blood pressure?

A friend of mine had a tendon rupture while taking antibiotics, what's the deal with that?

What should we know about the mystery illness in DRC?

Any safety tips for walking the Camino de Santiago?

How high did Germ get on Mt. Everest?

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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.