Flying with medical conditions like pneumonia or shingles requires specific safety precautions. Review airline rules for medications, knee replacements, and tips for staying healthy on long flights.
As on all airlines, passengers on Southwest must conform to the regulations laid out by the Transportation Security Administration regarding what you can bring onto the plane in your carry-on baggage. You can bring most medication on board, including prescription medication.
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Caused by the chicken pox virus, an outbreak of shingles poses some serious questions about whether to continue with any planned travel. This potentially painful condition can develop quickly, and doctors do not fully understand why remnants of the chickenpox virus in your body suddenly became active again as shingles.
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