Ciao! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about the health risks of traveling to see a World Cup soccer match, and offer strategies for doing it safely. Topics include:

• What's the big deal with soccer anyway?
• What about illnesses spread by air--can you catch them at a soccer match?
• Foodborne illness--how high is the risk, and how can I eat safely?
• Should I bring extra medications if I head to Mexico for a game?
• What about Ebola virus disease--is it a risk at the World Cup?
• How about sex--what can someone do to reduce their risk of catching a sexually-transmitted infection at the World Cup?
• Will I be at risk of catching a vector-borne infection at World Cup?
• What is the risk of gun violence for travelers visiting the USA to see soccer?
• Heat, humidity, and altitude... can I handle this when I go to see the game?
• What the hell is poutine & beaver tail?

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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.