Travel: Epi Pen

Infant Travel Advice

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Poll for Allergy Mommas - What Is Your First Line of Defense?

I am so sad whenever I hear about a child dying of anaphylaxis after eating something they were allergic to. But I'm very curious. Every time I read an article about someone who died, even after they were given an epinephrine injection, there is no mention of Benadryl or any other antihistamine. A lot of allergy bloggers and columnists have also written about their experiences of administering an epi-pen to their child. Still no mention of giving an antihistamine to the child before the epi-pen. I always carry Benadryl, an epi-pen,...

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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Epipens on Airplane

Hello ladies! My family and I will be taking a trip to Disney around...

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