Can I fly with strep throat?


Can I fly with strep throat? Luckily, when it comes to air travel, strep throat shouldn't pose much of a problem.


Can you fly on a plane with a head cold?

It is recommended that if you have a cold that you do not fly; this should be enforced by airlines in the case of aircrew, and aircrew are required to self-report any symptoms of cold, flu, or similar.


Can a very sick person fly?

Health experts warn it's best not to fly if you have any symptoms (and not just for selfless reasons). Not only do you risk getting the passengers around you ill, but the environment on board could make you feel even worse.


Can you fly on a plane with a fever?

However, it is not recommended to fly if you have a fever of 37.7°C/100°F. While flying with a mild fever is generally possible, there are certain dangers that you should be aware of. Some of the risk factors associated with flying with a fever are: Increased risk of thrombosis.


How sick is too sick to fly?

Generally, you should also bag a trip if you have a fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit and symptoms such as coughing or sneezing, says William Schaffner, M.D., a professor of infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.


Can an airline deny boarding if you are sick?

Infectious Diseases
An airline can deny boarding of any passenger who looks unwell, especially if they suspect the passenger might be infectious (infect other passengers).


What illness can you not fly with?

if you suffer from or have had:
  • angina or chest pain at rest.
  • an infectious disease (e.g. chickenpox, flu), including COVID-19.
  • decompression sickness after diving (sometimes called 'the bends')
  • increased pressure in the brain (due to bleeding, injury or infection)
  • infection of your ears or sinuses.
  • recent heart attack.


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