Childhood food allergies can be deadly. Take care to protect
your child while traveling.
If possible, make sure your child knows and understands the
foods they are allergic to and what happens when they eat that food. If
traveling to visit friends or family, be sure to inform them of the child’s
allergy. Ask them to be diligent in reading labels while your child is
visiting.
Some airlines list flight meals on their website. Most
airlines provide special meals for those with food allergies, if you notify
them in advance. Check with your airline for details. However, there is no
guarantee that your meal will not be prepared or come in contact with something
you are allergic to. Avoid potential problems on the road or airplane by making
and packing trip snacks yourself.
When eating out, be sure to ask servers about offending
ingredients and avoid roadside stands and unlicensed eating establishments.
Different countries have different food labeling laws. Make
sure you know the labeling laws and customs for the country you are visiting.
Also, you and your child must know how to effectively communicate the name of
the food and severity of the allergy in the language of every country you
visit.
The food allergic child should wear medical alert bracelet
at all times. In an emergency, parents my not be available to give information
to medical personnel.
Carry your child’s allergy medication and emergency
injectable with you at all times. The medications should go where ever the
child goes.
Keep doctor’s phone number and local emergency numbers
handy.
If traveling out of the country consider purchasing
pre-printed cards with your child’s food allergy information printed on them.
You order cards from a company called Select Wisely. Cards come in many
languages and cover any allergy or combination of allergies.
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