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Millions of Americans will be traveling this summer for family vacations. Keep in mind the following tips if a member of your family is managing a food allergy:
- Plan road trips and flight times around meal times if possible.
- Pack enough food to reach your destination.
- Don’t let your guard down while dining out – being tired from a long day at the beach or an amusement park may tempt you to take shortcuts.
- If staying at a hotel, do a visual inspection upon checking in – we’ve heard of at least one member who found loose peanuts on the floor.
- Check to make sure that your prescription medication is current and not expired.
- Pack additional epinephrine auto-injectors, if prescribed.
- Research urgent medical care facilities in your destination to learn more about the distance from where you are staying, and whether your insurance will cover out-of-network medical care.
- If flying, check with the airlines to see what snacks are being served and to see if any accommodations can be made based on specific food allergies (e.g. peanut, tree nuts).
Learn more about flying with a peanut allergy.
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