Soundbites: Avoiding germs when you travel

It's no secret that the world is covered with germs, and when you travel, you have a higher risk of exposure to contagions such as respiratory viruses.  But you needn't worry – just be prepared, says Paul Pottinger, an infectious disease specialist with UW Medicine.

In the video below and this blog post,  Pottinger offers simple and safe ways to keep health risks at bay during travel.