How many EpiPens do you bring on your trips?

[notashrimpwimp]

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted.

I was just wondering how many EpiPens you carry with you on your trips?

The two I have in my purse expire October 2012- during my trip. I have an additional two that I plan to bring with me. Should I carry another two, bringing my total to six?

Also, if you've worn a mask during flights, were you able to stick a straw underneath or do you think that will compromise the seal?

Thank you!

[SilverLining]

Sticking a straw under the mask would definitely compromise the seal.

For son and I together, I usually bring three epi-pens, BUT we haven't flown in many years.

[hezzier]

We carry 6 epis.

[TabiCat]

We have flown twice with DS we had two sets so four pens realatively short flights over land where there would be an option for an emergancy landing

Ds did not use a mask. Peanuts were not served but no anouncment or request was made reguarding others eating peanuts or nots on board. DS wore long sleaves and pants on board. No clue if it actually helped but it made me feel like we were reduceing exposure to residue.

[Janelle205]

I usually take 8.

However, I'm a severe asthmatic, and epi is part of my asthma plan as well.

[yelloww]

I take 6-8 epis, liquid steroids, benadryl, and an inhaler for ds.

[Macabre]

Depends on the trip. Typically six, but I also have FAs.

[GingerPye]

When the 4 of us go, we end up taking 6.  Each child has 2; I carry 2 also just in case someone loses their epis.  (it's happened)  And my husband has asthma, so if I felt he needed it (inhaler wasn't working or something) I'd use an epi on him as well. 

[Janelle205]

I don't know if you have asthma as well, but wanted to say that if you will be taking a nebulizer with you in your carry-on, make sure that it is easy to take out - they require extra screening.  The TSA folks have always been super nice about it though - and I'm a person with tons of meds.

[spacecanada]

I usually bring four on vacation.  Since yours will expire during vacation, I would count them as part of the four.  According to our pharmacist, Epis are still good to use as backup doses for a month or two beyond the expiry but make sure you have at least two fresh ones.  You may want to check with your pharmacist/allergist/GP about that to be sure.

We also call the airline to see if they have Epi onboard AND that their staff are trained to administer it.  If not, then I may bring more doses.

Also, where is your destination?  If you will be more than an hour from emergency medical help, you may want to bring more. 

Oh the joys of planning vacation.  I hope you have a wonderful trip, wherever it may be.

[CMdeux]

For our transatlantic flight next spring, we (meaning us and the allergist) have discussed ten.  That's probably an exceptional situation, but DD and I both have anaphylaxis history, and well, it's hard to land a 747 on water and find a hospital south of Greenland.

We usually travel with four to six in teh U.S. (we don't generally fly).

[maeve]

We've taken 6 with us when we've flown and usually have 4 to 6 with us on other trips.

[notashrimpwimp]

Janelle205, no asthma.

Spacecanada, I'll be landing in Vegas and I've seen a hospital nearby. Thank you!

I realized that I need to renew my inhaler.