88: Endurance Events--Going the Distance

Yu stap gut? Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:

1. How much risk is there of road accidents when traveling overseas?
2. Is it still possible to get immunized against chikungunya in the USA?
3. I have asthma, should I worry about traveling to Thailand?
4. Why are some infections so much more catchy than others?
5. What if I need to do CPR in the wilderness?
6. How can I stay safe if planning an endurance run or pilgrimage?
7. Any special health considerations when planning to visit Milan for winter olympics?
8. What's the latest with medical societies' response to new federal vaccine policies?

Here's the link to Germ & Worm's recent Op-Ed in the Seattle times regarding immunization policy.

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