Is It Safe To Travel With Glandular Fever?

Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2014

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Tue, 18 Mar 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have just be diagnosed with glandular fever am I safe to go on holiday? I go next week

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer: could you tell where you will be travelling to? Detailed Answer: Hello I would like to know where you are going , for how long and how will you be traveling? Generally speaking , you can travel , but if your travel includes a flight travel , long distance or going to a cold climate or holidaying in places with water sports , i would like you to wait for another week. Rest helps the body fight the infection and recover faster and if possible , try to avoid traveling! Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (2 hours later)

Hi I go away on the 28th March until 8th April to Tenerife from Manchester. It is about a 4 hour flight, I am unable to change the holiday I would have to lose my money

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer: you can travel!! Detailed Answer: hello 28th march is around 10 days from now and by that time you will be fine , so you can travel!! Just dont exert too much and avoid too much of activity!! Take care! you will be fine!!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (39 minutes later)

how long am i contagious for to my husband? Is it just kissing we have to avoid?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Please avoid any close contact!! Detailed Answer: Hello Glandular fever is contagious and you should avoid all physical contact and not just kissing! i cant tell you "how " contagious it is, but yes , if you stay close to him , he will mostly get the infection from you! Please dont share towels or bed sheets and try to stay a bit away from him for another week! Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D