Can a Sick Child Fly on an Airplane?

03/11/19 • 28 min

The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro

In this episode, I partner up with Bébé Voyage to answer one of the biggest questions I get asked:

Can a sick child fly on airplane?

In this short, but insightful episode, you'll learn:

The 3 questions you need to ask yourself before you fly with a sick child
What happens to the ears when you fly—and how that can impact an ear infection
Whether an ear infection should make you cancel your flight
What to do if your child has a cold before a flight
Is flying with a stomach bug worth it?
How to handle strep throat, pinkeye, and more on a flight

Take a listen & get to your adventure!

In this episode, I partner up with Bébé Voyage to answer one of the biggest questions I get asked:

Can a sick child fly on airplane?

In this short, but insightful episode, you'll learn:

The 3 questions you need to ask yourself before you fly with a sick child
What happens to the ears when you fly—and how that can impact an ear infection
Whether an ear infection should make you cancel your flight
What to do if your child has a cold before a flight
Is flying with a stomach bug worth it?
How to handle strep throat, pinkeye, and more on a flight

Take a listen & get to your adventure!

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