Should I still go on vacation if I'm sick?


Should I still go on vacation if I'm sick? You'll definitely want to talk to your doctor before you make any decisions. But many health experts advise rescheduling or delaying your trip if you're sick, especially if you've got a fever. While it might seem minor, even having a common cold may be a reason to rethink your vacation.


Can you get sick from someone coughing on a plane?

Passengers should not be concerned about getting sick from somebody coughing, for instance, five rows behind them,” said Vicki Stover Hertzberg, first author of the study and a professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Emory University.


Can I travel while sick with Covid?

Consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated indoor areas, including on public transportation and in transportation hubs. Take additional precautions if you were recently exposed to a person with COVID-19. Don't travel while sick.


Can I fly with a sinus infection?

If suffering from a sinus infection while flying, you may experience severe sinus pressure and pain. We recommend avoiding air travel when possible if you have a sinus infection. By treating the root cause of your sinus pressure and pain, you can avoid a lifetime of painful flights.


Can you fly with fluid in your ear?

If at all possible, it's best to avoid flying when you or your children have an ear infection or a sinus infection.


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.


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.


Can flying with a cold damage your ears?

If you fly with a head cold or seasonal allergies, Dr. Pinkston said it's possible you may significantly stretch your eardrum because your Eustachian tubes wouldn't be working properly to equalize pressure. If the stretching of the eardrum is considerable, these problems may occur: Capillaries in the ear break.