64: Wait… I should NOT finish my antibiotic course!?

Ahoj! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") and Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer YOUR travel health questions, including:

• Best practices for crossing rivers on foot?
• Should I always finish a course of antibiotics?
• Should I use an online company to purchase pre-packaged meds before my trip?
• Is there really dengue fever in Florida?
• Should I be immunized for cholera before traveling to Africa?
• Wait… there’s malaria in WA state?
• Do I need a hep A shot before my European vacation?
• Legionnaire's disease... in NYC?

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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.