Can you bring medical shots on a plane?

You can bring injectable medications (like an insulin pen or Epipen) in your carry-on. The same goes for diabetes supplies and insulin vials. Make sure to tell the TSA officer that you have diabetes and clearly identify these items. If you need needles to inject medication, it's OK to have them in your carry-on.



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You need to carry on injectable medication if you're carrying on any unused syringes. (The air pressure changes in the plane's cabin can affect insulin and other injectable medications, so inspect them before you use them.) You're allowed to carry on liquids in amounts of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters.

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Flying With Refrigerated Medications Your medication may freeze and become ruined if it is placed with your checked luggage in the baggage compartment. The TSA allows medically necessary liquids, associated supplies (such as syringes), and ice packs to keep liquids cool to pass through security after screening.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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As mentioned, you don't need to have your pills in their original bottles under TSA guidelines. However, when traveling out of the country, having those pills in their original prescription bottles may make the customs process smoother and simpler.

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You may place medications in 3.4 ounce (100 milliliters) or smaller containers in a one-quart size clear zip-top plastic bag along with your other personal liquid and gel items. If your prescription medications come in larger containers or bottles, you will need to pack them separately in your carry-on bag.

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Toothpaste is considered a liquid by the TSA (Transport Security Agency), even though it's technically a paste. In fact, all pastes, gels, waxes, and lotions are also classified as liquids. And even today, these substances are still restricted by the 3-1-1 rule in hand luggage due to safety threats.

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The TSA's liquid limit for carry-ons—known as the 3-1-1 rule—allows travelers to pack liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes under 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) in their carry-on bags. Passengers are allowed up to one quart-sized bag per person, or roughly nine 3.4-ounce containers in a single quart-sized bag.

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Luckily, since you have diabetes, you get priority boarding, at no extra cost! All you have to do is notify the gate agent that you have diabetes, and they'll let you board early.

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