Travel: Epi

Infant Travel Advice

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Looking for Food Allergy Studies and Advice

I have a 5 year-old with severe life threatening food allergies that include wheat, milk, eggs, oats, barley,rye, peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame. I have had to previously use an epi-pen and since then I have been extremely cautious. She reacts if someone is cooking with the allergen or if someone touches her skin with "dirty" hands. She is suppose to start kindergarten in the fall, but I am strongly considering home schooling. I am a member of FAAN and have tried to stay up on research, however it seems to be mixed. Some professionals...

Traveling by Plane

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Epi-pen Jr. in an Airport (And Some Liquid Questions)

My 19 month old son has a food allergy and we must carry an epi-pen jr. around with us at all times. Is there any special consideration we have to take when traveling by plane? I can see security claiming that it is a weapon or something like that since there is a needle, but at the same time, it is a rescue medication that is required to be with my son at all times. Also, because my son's food allergy, he usually cannot eat food out. I will be packing him some of his favorites since we will be traveling for breakfast and lunch. Is...

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