How many EpiPens should I take on holiday?

When you travel, you must always be prepared for a severe allergic reaction. It is critical that you carry two epinephrine auto-injectors with you at all times.



People Also Ask

If your medical condition requires you to carry syringes, needles, insulin pens, EpiPens and associated medication in the aircraft cabin, you must carry a letter from your doctor confirming this. If injections are required during the flight, they must be self-administered.

MORE DETAILS

Since 2003, the FAA has required all airlines to carry epinephrine in their onboard medical kits.

MORE DETAILS

Some have only adrenaline ampoules, some have adrenaline ampoules and autoinjectors and some have none. If adrenaline is available in the form an ampoule, a needle and syringe are required and flight crew rely on a doctor or nurse being on the flight (as passengers) to have it administered in an emergency.

MORE DETAILS

We have the following tips to help you keep your symptoms under control while you're on vacation.
  1. Consider an allergen-free destination. ...
  2. Check weather and pollen forecasts and plan accordingly. ...
  3. Pack allergy and asthma gear. ...
  4. Talk to your allergist. ...
  5. Check access to medical care.


MORE DETAILS