Any
information published on this website is not intended as a substitute
for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before
consulting with your allergist or your personal health care provider.
Everyone
has their own comfort zone. Everyone has different allergens. As
always, read all labels, and contact the manufacturer. This is just a
starting place. Ingredients and manufacturing practices do change
without notice or warning. A product which was checked today may not be
safe tomorrow,despite the same packaging. Different sizes and packages
of the same product have been known to contain different ingredients.
You will make the final choice if a product is safe for you and your
family.
Helpful Items To Carry
The following are items which are very helpful for you to carry. Each carries it's own function. Review the list carefully, and determine what will work for you.
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MEDICATIONS ***Never be without this bag, not even for 5 minutes***
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Oral antihistamine ( for example Benadryl)
Epinephrine Autoinjectors ( for example Epipen, Epipen Jr of Twinject): more than one dose
A syringe without needle to properly measure the dosage of oral medications
An instruction card stating all details of doses, and how to administer your autoinjector.
Be sure to include all details, even those which seem simple to you.
CELL PHONE
Be sure to have a means of contacting emergency services at all times
EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD
Name of allergic individual(s), a photo, what they are allergic to
Emergency contact information
HANDSOAP
It is wise to carry a bottle of your own hand soap with you. It is near impossible to verify ingredients at public venues, or even at friends houses.
SNACK BAG
A small carry on filled with shelf stable snacks and drinks proves to be more than worthwhile. Pack more than you plan on needing. Carrying an extra small water bottle is useful if exposed to an allergen for swishing and spitting.
WIPES
Carry chlorox wipes for surface wiping such as shopping cart handles, tabletops, and conveyor belts, and baby wipes for hands and faces.
