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  • $\begingroup$ I think that is similar enough to modern travel, where you might not have all the right visas; e.g. you had no idea that a transfer counted as entering France. $\endgroup$
    – JDługosz
    Commented Dec 16, 2016 at 10:20
  • $\begingroup$ Exactly. that's why i think it's both realistic. Another option could be : Hey, you didn't vacunate for Mars Flu, you can't board until you visist a medit. $\endgroup$
    – CptEric
    Commented Dec 16, 2016 at 10:29
  • $\begingroup$ Yes it’s very realistic. But the OP wants something unique to space, not the same stuff that happens with current travel. $\endgroup$
    – JDługosz
    Commented Dec 16, 2016 at 12:10
  • $\begingroup$ Mars flu can't be found anywhere else on the solar system than mars. for now and thanks to the vaccinations none of you have taken * points to the med bay *. $\endgroup$
    – CptEric
    Commented Dec 16, 2016 at 18:45
  • $\begingroup$ "Our new Mars Polar Colony. Its 100% germ free, At our exciting new enclosed colony, we dont just fight disease - we've eliminate it. And we intend to keep it that way. Move here and find your safe hygienic happy place away from the unclean universe. With our selective procedures and strict pre-flight quarantine rules, we keep you safe from the parasites of the Earth and their pathogens. " [Sorry sir, our bioscanners detected [XXX] - you cant fly without full quarantine ...] $\endgroup$
    – Scirpus
    Commented Jun 20, 2023 at 9:26