Can EpiPens be carried on airplanes?
Can EpiPens be carried on airplanes? Yes. EpiPens are considered personal medical devices and are allowed in your carry-on. At the time of writing, you will not need documentation, as long as the prescription label is on the EpiPens to show that it is for you or your child's personal use. See the information from the TSA here (USA).
Why don t planes carry EpiPens?
The airline emergency kits do carry epinephrine, but in vials that only trained medical professionals may be able to use in the event of a heart-related issue, for example. There is a growing movement to add epinephrine auto-injectors to address allergies on commercial airlines.
How many EpiPens should I take on holiday?
When you travel, you must always be prepared for a severe allergic reaction. It is critical that you carry two epinephrine auto-injectors with you at all times.
Which airlines carry EpiPens?
Since 2003, the FAA has required all airlines to carry epinephrine in their onboard medical kits.
Can I take my EpiPen on a plane UK?
There are no restrictions on the number of EpiPens that can be brought onto a plane, but make sure they all have a prescription label, or a copy of the prescription, as well as a note from your doctor. It is common for people to carry one in their handbag or laptop bag, and one in their carry-on luggage.
Can I put an EpiPen in my suitcase?
Keep your epinephrine with you. Do not put it in your checked luggage or store it in the overhead bin. Let your traveling companions know about your allergies. Make sure they know what to do in case of an emergency on the flight and where your auto-injector is.
How do you travel with anaphylaxis?
If you are at risk of a severe allergic reaction while you are away, carry an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector such as an EpiPen® or Anapen®, a mobile phone and an Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Travel Plan for people at risk of anaphylaxis.