Tips when traveling with allergies
Allergies can make life inconvenient. But life-threatening allergies can wreak havoc on a family vacation! Here are some easy tips when preparing for a family vacation to make a better time for all!
First and foremost always be prepared!
- Always have your health information with you.
- Contact Names
- Your Address
- Doctors
- Pharmacy phone number
- Insurance card
- Medications
- Allergies
- Past surgeries
- Medical conditions
- Always have your medicines with you and easily attainable
- Check your medicines to be sure they are not outdated
- Be sure to have enough
When staying at a hotel or with friends be prepared!
- Bring your own hypo-allergenic pillows
- Ask for an allergy proof room when making a reservation. If none are available, ask for one that is sunny, dry and away from the pool (especially if you are sensitive to mold).
- Check if resorts, cabins, and friends allow pets to stay. If so, check out their cleaning policies.
- If you have food allergies do not hesitate to let them be known. Restaurants are happy to accommodate special needs. If not, move on!
- Bring plenty of your own food. Your dietary needs may not be commonplace in a new environment.
When you are outdoors, be aware of the flora and fauna, especially the insects!
- Plan your activities before the bees become too active. Better to be safe!
- If you have outdoor allergies, check the pollen count. A good source is: aaaai.org
- Call and ask ahead of time if the area is prone to poison ivy. If so, ask questions about safer trails or areas within the grounds.
- If you are going to another state or area for the first time, check out the allergens in advance.
If your allergies are severe, make sure someone in your party is designated to be your point of action ~ that is, make sure they know what to do in case of an emergency.
Being organized and prepared safeguards your vacation. Have a good time!