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Is Travelling By Flight Safe While Having Fever?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017
Question: My granddaughter is 11 months. She is supposed to fly home today, but has had a fever of 103-104. She was checked before coming and found to have no ear infection. Is it safe for her to fly?
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
She can fly if stable and afebrile

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. As ear infection is ruled out, she can fly if fever is well controlled and she is haemodynamically stable.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
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Is Travelling By Flight Safe While Having Fever?

Brief Answer: She can fly if stable and afebrile Detailed Answer: Hi I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. As ear infection is ruled out, she can fly if fever is well controlled and she is haemodynamically stable. Hopefully it will be of help. Take care