I am allergic to certain foods. How can I be sure I will be safe?

Eating something that you are allergic to can be very serious.  It usually results in a trip to the hospital, and can delay the tour for 3 or more hours.  So it is important for you to be very careful.

• Before you leave, make sure you have the foreign names for anything you are allergic to in the language of each country you’ll be visiting.  There are many websites such as Google Translate that will help you.  Use several sites, as you may get several answers. (e.g. find translations for peanut, peanuts,  peanut butter, roasted peanuts, peanut paste.)
• Make several copies of the list and  keep one with you at all times
• ALWAYS ASK if the food contains something you are allergic to.
• Always keep an Epi-pen or something like Benadryl with you in case of an emergency.
• Make sure info about your allergy is on your medical form.

 

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