See below for some common ailments and the action to take.
infectious disease
Patients suffering from common infectious diseases should not be carried.
Patients suffering from infectious diseases even Measles/ Chicken Pox etc should not be carried during the infectious stages of the illness. Once the infectious period is over, passengers can be accepted for travel, but ideally should be in possession of a medical certificate.
The infectious periods for various illnesses are as follows:
chicken pox – infectious until the vesticles (spots) are dry.
measles – infectious until 4 days after the appearance of the rash.
german measles (rubella) - infectious until after the appearance of the rash
mumps – infectious until 1 week after the appearance of the swelling.
liver disease
Non – infectious liver disease is acceptable provided that the patient is well. Patients who have had a liver transplant may be carried.
HIV Disease and Aids
HIV infection presents no additional risk to the flying patient or to other passengers or crew. So passengers can be carried with no additional medical clearance.