What's Up Docs?, Drs' Notes: What should you do if you get a fever after travelling?

What's Up Docs?

Drs' Notes: What should you do if you get a fever after travelling?

3 November 2026

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Chris and Xand van Tulleken continue their conversation about fevers with Dr Catherine Houlihan, consultant in clinical virology and infectious diseases at University College London Hospitals.

They find out about her work as a consultant in infection at the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory, UK Health Security Agency and what to do if you develop a fever after travelling abroad.

If you'd like to share your thoughts on this or any other topic covered on the podcast, you can email us at whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk.

Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken

Guest: Dr Catherine Houlihan

Producer and researcher: Dr Samara Linton

Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar

Visual Producer: Leon Gower

Technical Lead: Reuben Huxtable

Digital Lead: Richard Berry

Composer: Phoebe McFarlane

Sound Design: Melvin Rickarby

At the BBC:

Assistant Commissioner: Greg Smith

Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4.