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Precautions for Travel
I will be travelling with my 1 year old to the U.S. on the 8th (in 3 days). She has had a cold with mild fever and runny nose for two days. She will still have a cold on the day of the flight. I am worried that she might get ear infection due to the cold and it will be the worst 24 hr flight because of this.
Do doctors ever give antibiotics to baby before a flight as a precautionary measure, just so that she doesn't get infection in ears?
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello ! Wear head cap cover ears . Carry nasoclear nasal drops if der nos blok u can put 2 drops in each nostril .
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically before leaving India . If required then start antibiotics.
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Dr. Deepshikha
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Shahdol
Cover well your baby with proper clothing.
Antibiotics are not given for prophylaxis of cold
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