94: Southeast Asia: Should I go? Of course!

About this episode

Travel medicine specialists discuss health considerations for traveling to Southeast Asia.

Nihao ! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including: What is the definition of Southeast Asia anyhow? Where do Germ & Worm prefer to travel there? What vaccines should I consider before traveling to Southeast Asia? Is it necessary to avoid insect bites there? And what about malaria prevention? How risky is this area for traveler's diarrhea? Any personal safety concerns in Southeast Asia? What kind of toilets will I expect to find? Tips for safe travel within Southeast Asia…

People in this episode

Hosts: Drs. Paul Pottinger, Drs. Chris Sanford

Topics covered

• travel health
• Southeast Asia
• vaccines
• insect bites
• malaria prevention
• traveler's diarrhea
• personal safety

Keywords

• travel medicine
• Southeast Asia
• vaccines
• insect bites
• malaria
• traveler's diarrhea
• personal safety
• toilets
• safe travel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Washington, UW Medicine

Places: Southeast Asia

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