Planning to travel when you have anaphylaxis

Know your triggers¹:

Avoidance of triggers is an important means of preventing anaphylaxis. So, if you are traveling, make sure that you identify your triggers and learn how to avoid them.
When it comes to food, ask about menu items, ingredients, and preparations before consuming them. If in doubt as to whether a particular food can trigger your anaphylaxis, avoid it. You can carry your own food and snacks, if possible, to avoid food triggers.
Do your research beforehand about dietary and environmental allergy triggers for airplanes, cruise ships, and trains.
Consider accommodation where small refrigerators or kitchens are available for self-catering.

Request your doctor to provide an anaphylaxis action plan.
Research the locations and contact information of emergency services at your destination.
Keep several copies of your Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan and also share them with guides and travel companions.
Check your prescriptions, confirm expiration dates, and make sure you have access to two epinephrine injectors at all times.³

Enquire about airline policies regarding allergies prior to your travels. If possible, inform gate and onboard personnel about your specific triggers of anaphylaxis.
Notify airline attendants of the location of your EpiPen^® auto-injector and action plan.⁴
Ensure that you buy travel medical assistance insurance and confirm medical and emergency services coverage overseas.
Wear a medical identification bracelet or carry a medical ID card with information about your conditions and medications.
Notify airline personnel about your allergies.
Carry sanitary wipes to clean your hands and wipe down utensils and tray tables.
Check if you can buy an EpiPen^® auto-injector where you are.
Carry your EpiPen^® with you. Do NOT pack it in your checked luggage or store it in the overhead bin.⁴