By taking a few precautions, you can reduce the risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) while flying.

• Start with a little research.
  Before booking a flight, ask your health care professional about your risk of anaphylaxis aboard an aircraft and about key precautions you can take. If you’re cleared for air travel, call your airline to report your potentially life‑threatening allergies and find out about the foods and snacks being served on your flights. Before you leave, locate an allergist or hospital near your destination, just in case.
• B.Y.O.F. (bring your own food)

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  Rather than relying on airport food vendors or the airline, pack your own snacks for the trip, and bring extra in case you’re delayed. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) permits air travelers to carry food from home onto planes—just make sure it’s wrapped or in a container.

  • TSA regulations for medications
    You may request that your EpiPen Auto‑Injectors be inspected visually rather than X‑rayed since the effects of X‑rays on epinephrine are unknown. Make sure your medication is clearly labeled; you may want to write your name on it as well. It’s not necessary, but you may want to also bring a note from your physician explaining that your EpiPen Auto‑Injector contains a medication for anaphylaxis. By joining the My EpiPen ^® program, you can receive a free carrying case and TSA EpiCard™ that identifies your need to carry your EpiPen Auto‑Injectors.