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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 11:03 am
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Originally Posted by tkelvin69
Bad advice for the following reasons:

1. The doctor should detail an accurate medical diagnosis and not make something up and the parent shouldn't suggest something that may be false.

2. You'll most likely be prohibited from flying until this "contagious disease" has run its course.

3. Honesty is better than trying to make something up.

Get a medical evaluation, follow the doctor's suggestion, tell the agent the true story and ask what your options are.
I am assuming OP will not fly if baby is contagious until it is safe to do so.

True Story- Pregnant woman needs to fly. OB writes letter that she is not at risk of premature labor.

This was true. She was 39 weeks. She flew!!

MD's staff are skilled at writing the necessary letters when they understand the situation.
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