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Is It Safe To Fly With Babies?

It's long been thought that it's not healthy for babies to fly on airplanes. The risks come from the cabin pressure and lack of oxygen. New research suggests that most babies would be just fine in the sky. Dr. Sydney Spiesel speaks with Madeleine Brand about what to look out for.

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