Travelling with food allergies

If you are a traveller with a particular food allergy, such as peanut allergy, you have to take a good time to plan your trip. Travelling with food allergies is challenging but with careful planning it is possible. Traveling in developing countries can pose more risks due to the lack of labelling and the difficulty in tracing food ingredients.
Here are some useful tips:

• Before booking your flight, be aware that some airlines require those with peanut allergy to sign an indemnity form or you will not be allowed to fly with them.
• Carry your medication with you at all times. Obtain a letter from your doctor outlining your allergies.
• Your doctor will need to fill in and sign a Travel Plan for People at risk of Anaphylaxis
• Find out about food labelling in the country you will visit (e.g. Indonesia)
• A child with food allergy should never travel unaccompanied by an adult who can assume their care

Here are some tips on handling your medications:

• Make sure your adrenaline/epinephrine is in its original packaging and is labelled by your pharmacy with your name. 
• Have your emergency response plan with your medication and easily accessible at all times. 
• Carry at least two auto injectors when travelling, especially when flying.
• And please remember, if you have had experienced with severe anaphylaxis, it is mandatory for you to bring you epinephrine at all times. You will never know when and where in Bali you will get the allergic reaction. It should be noted that EpiPen® (adrenaline auto-injector) is currently not available in Bali.