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Is A Flight Journey Advisable Post A Mild Head Injury?

We are in Jackson Hole, Wy skiing. This afternoon my daughter (age 15) did a jump and fell landing on her feet, Butt then head. She didn’t blackout, but she has a headache. She mentioned feeling pressure. We had ski patrol look at her and they said it’s your call. She is alert, currently singing in the shower. She was wearing a helmet with no visible damage. We are scheduled to fly home tomorrow back to NY. Should we delay our flight? Should we go to emergency for a cat scan?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I have noted the details. The injury seems to be minor. In my opinion, it would be safe to fly tomorrow.

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Is A Flight Journey Advisable Post A Mild Head Injury?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have noted the details. The injury seems to be minor. In my opinion, it would be safe to fly tomorrow. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.