What do I do if my child suddenly becomes ill?
Babies and toddlers often have to fight infections in the first two years of their lives, when they start visiting the daycare center. These are usually infections of the upper respiratory tract and middle ear infections, which are often accompanied by fever. A trivial slight cold before the flight is usually harmless for the journey and can be treated with nasal spray as a supportive measure.
Should the child develop a fever or require medication to treat the disease, the pediatrician should be asked for his or her opinion. Since airplanes are often cooler due to the air conditioning and traveling by air is generally stressful for the baby, if the child falls ill, it should be carefully considered whether the flight should be taken. For such a case it is advisable to take out a travel cancellation insurance in advance.
