Epipens in the parks

[jjarman]

My son, 14, has an allergy to corn. It is really a pain as there is corn in everything. He has done well with his allergy with no breakouts until this week, the week we leave. I have taken him off corn completely but have now decided to bring the epipen just in case he has a bad reaction to something that has corn and we don't know it. Do you think I'll have a problem carrying this into the parks? Do I need a note from his doctor?

 

[biz410]

It's no problem and you won't need a note.

Just bring the box/tube with the pharmacy label.

 

[disneydom]

I carry mine and my DW has hers

 

[jjarman]

It's no problem and you won't need a note.

Just bring the box/tube with the pharmacy label.

I don't have the box anymore. Anyone ever have a problem?

 

[liznboys]

I carried my 3 yr olds Epi-Pens everywhere, I just had them in the tubes. They saw them everytime they looked in my bag, no problems. You'll be fine.

 

[MeghanNRileysMom]

Just an FYI, you didn't say if you were flying or not. My nephew carries an Epipen for peanut/treenut allergies. I called Delta Song to find out what the security measures were in regards to this, they said he just needed to bring a note from his doctor on office letterhead stating his need to carry this at all times and to have it ready to show security.

HTH!

 

[countingmomma]

I also keep at least one dose of benedryl with me as well. I think they have "redi-tabs" now that don't require water to swallow.

By the way, I've flown with mine and never been asked about it. I do make sure that I have the container that has the "official" pharmacy label on it with me for security.

 

[jjarman]

Thanks for all the replies. We are driving so no airport issues. I always keep benadryl handy too. Fortunately, he has only had one bad episode and that was after a time of eating a lot of corn and before we realized he was allergic.

 

[NCDisneyMom]

I also keep at least one dose of benedryl with me as well. I think they have "redi-tabs" now that don't require water to swallow.

By the way, I've flown with mine and never been asked about it. I do make sure that I have the container that has the "official" pharmacy label on it with me for security.

The Benadryl is called Fast Melts, I believe. I've carried those (so much easier than liquid!), as well as my son's epipens into the parks. They, also, were just in the tubes, with no prescription visible. Security didn't look twice at them. With the prevelance of allergies these days, I imagine they are quite accustomed to seeing them.

 

[Idahomom]

Security didn't look twice at them. With the prevelance of allergies these days, I imagine they are quite accustomed to seeing them.

We too were concerned about the 3 epis we had and you're right-security didn't give them a second glance. WDW is very used to dealing w/allergies. One night at dinner when the chef came out to go over safe options for our daughter he told us we were the 4th family so far that evening with food allergies. You'll have no problem!

 

[zurgswife]

I've carried syringes and insulin into the parks without any problems at all.

 

[maps]

As far as meals while at WDW, I have to say they are the most accomodating chefs I have ever encountered!

We went to Boma's one night (my husband and I love this place) and we asked to talk to the chef. My son is allergic to peanuts and is extremely picky. The chef asked "what will he eat?" I asked him if he had beef--just plain, not marinated, nothing fancy. I couldn't believe the dish that came out!

It was 4 large skewers filled with beef medallions grilled perfectly! I think it would have killed the chef not to make it look pretty so he had it all fancied up. It was the best meal.

I felt bad when people were being escorted to their tables, though. Our table was right by the door and everyone was looking at my son's meal and commenting on it. They must have really been surprised when they went to the buffett and couldn't find it.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

No, you won't have a problem. Most of the security knows what they are. Take the doctors note too, just in case.

 

[KYmommy]

Thanks for the replies. My DS is also allergic to peanuts and tree nuts and carries epi-pens.

Maps- When did you go to Boma's. Was it recent? I am wondering if I should add it to my PS's if you had such a great experience.

Kris

 

[Schmeck]

Bring the prescription too, just in case something happens to the epipens, or in case you misplace the bag they are in. That should make it much easier to get an emergency refill!

 

[KYmommy]

good idea to bring the prescription. We have a letter from his Dr and 3-4 pens, but you can never be too careful!!

Kris

 

[NCDisneyMom]

good idea to bring the prescription. We have a letter from his Dr and 3-4 pens, but you can never be too careful!!

Kris

Another idea is to carry them separately. We drive, and even on the way down, one is in the car, one is in my bag, and one is in a suitcase.

In the parks, we give our son a small hip pack to carry one on himself, even though he's only 4 (heaven forbid he gets separated from us and has a reaction), and I carry one in my bag as well. The 3rd is in our room. This way, even if we lose one bag, we've still got spares.

 

[KYmommy]

We too, have pens all over the place at home (my purse, his bag that is always with him, home, g'parents, preschool) and just today I was thinking that we should probably put a pack on DS as well at the park.

Kris