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Food Allergies in Thailand: Travel and Dining Guide 14 guides

A practical Thailand travel guide covering hidden Thai food allergens, dining questions, city guides, emergency planning, and Thai-language allergy cards.

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Street food stall in India

Food Allergies in India: Travel Safety Guide 14 guides

Traveling in India with food allergies: ghee, mustard oil, besan and cashew paste hide in simple dishes. Dish-by-dish risks, Hindi phrases, printable card.

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Hoi An ancient town lanterns at dusk

Vietnam Food Allergy Guide: Hidden Allergens & Safe Eating 13 guides

Hidden allergens in Vietnamese cooking, city guides for Hanoi and Da Nang, street food safety, where to stay, and Vietnamese-language allergy cards.

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Couple dining at a European restaurant

Food Allergies in France: Allergen Names & Key Phrases 10 guides

The 14 EU allergens in French, the phrases that get a straight answer from staff, and why France's labeling law still leaves gaps at the table.

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Close-up of a Japanese packaged food allergen label

Food Allergies in Japan: Tokyo & Kyoto Travel Guide 7 guides

Japan has one of the most detailed mandatory allergen labeling systems in the world, covering 28 allergens on packaged food. The practical challenge for travelers is that dashi, the fish-and-kelp stock underlying most traditional Japanese cooking, is rarely called out as an allergen even though it carries fish risk, and soy sauce appears in nearly every savory dish. This guide covers the labeling law, key Japanese phrases, dish-by-dish risk, and every AllergyPass Japan guide in one place.

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Halal street food stall selling bakso goreng in Indonesia

Indonesia Food Allergy Travel Guide: Bali Safety Hub 6 guides

The complete food allergy travel guide for Indonesia, focused on Bali. The kacang language problem, hidden allergens in Balinese and Indonesian food, where to stay, and cultural experiences.

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Terminal interior at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Does Malaysian Food Have Peanuts? Satay Sauce and Belacan 6 guides

Yes: Malaysian satay sauce contains peanuts, while rojak can contain both peanuts and shrimp paste. Learn the key risks, Malay phrases, and safer choices.

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Korean street with red storefront signage

Kimchi, Gochujang & Shellfish: Korea Food Allergy Guide 5 guides

Does kimchi have shellfish? Is gochujang safe with a gluten allergy? The hidden allergens in Korean food, plus a printable Korean allergy card.

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Galle Fort coastline in Sri Lanka

Food Allergies in Sri Lanka: Coconut, Maldive Fish, and Eating Safely 5 guides

Coconut is in nearly every Sri Lankan dish, and Maldive fish hides in sambols and curries most travelers never expect. A practical guide to eating safely in Sri Lanka.

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Hawker food stalls at Maxwell Food Centre in Singapore

Food Allergies in Singapore: Hawker Centres and Three Cuisines 4 guides

Singapore's three-cuisine hawker culture creates three distinct allergen profiles. Hidden allergens in Chinese, Malay, and Indian Singaporean food, safer neighborhoods, hospitals, and an allergy card.

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Outdoor restaurant seating in a narrow Italian street

Gluten Free Travel Italy: Food Allergy Guide for 2026 3 guides

Gluten free travel in Italy is well supported by law, but dairy, tree nuts, and egg appear in almost everything else. Hidden allergens in Italian food and practical communication tips.

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Marrakech medina market stalls

Morocco Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Hub 3 guides

The complete food allergy travel guide for Morocco. Hidden allergens in tagine, couscous, and pastilla, emergency healthcare, travel insurance, and allergy cards.

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Street food cart vendor in Cairo

Egypt Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Hub 3 guides

The complete food allergy travel guide for Egypt. Hidden allergens in koshari, ta'ameya, and tahini, emergency healthcare, travel insurance, and allergy cards.

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Taipei night market food stalls

Taiwan Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Hub 2 guides

The complete food allergy travel guide for Taiwan. Hidden allergens in night market food, communication in Traditional Chinese, emergency numbers, insurance, and allergy cards.

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Angkor Wat temple at sunrise

Food Allergies in Cambodia: Prahok, Peanuts, and Eating Safely 1 guide

Cambodia's fermented fish paste (prahok) appears in nearly every dish. A practical guide to eating safely in Cambodia, including key phrases in Khmer.

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Restaurant exterior sign in Frankfurt, Germany

Food Allergies in Germany: How to Communicate Your Allergy auf Deutsch 2 guides

Germany follows EU allergen rules with rigorous labeling, but the language barrier is real. Hidden allergens, key German phrases, and high-risk dishes.

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Close-up of a Spanish restaurant menu

Food Allergies in Spain: Tapas, Shared Plates, and Hidden Allergens 2 guides

Spain follows EU mandatory allergen rules, but tapas culture and shared-plate dining create cross-contamination risks. Hidden allergens in Spanish cuisine and key phrases.

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Illuminated food stall on a cobblestone street at night

Food Allergies in Portugal: Seafood, Sulphites, and EU Law in Practice 2 guides

Portugal follows EU allergen law, but fish and shellfish appear in nearly everything coastal, peanuts hide in pastries, and sulphites are in almost every wine.

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Outdoor cafe with red umbrellas in a European plaza, Belgium

Food Allergies in Belgium: What to Watch for Beyond the Waffle 1 guide

Belgium runs on three official languages, which changes what your allergy card needs to say depending on where you are. Hidden allergens in Belgian food and key Dutch and French phrases.

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Mediterranean mezze dips on a table

Food Allergies in Greece: Sesame, Tree Nuts, Dairy, and EU Law 1 guide

Greece follows EU allergen law, but sesame is in bread everywhere, tree nuts fill desserts, dairy is in most traditional dishes, and wheat hides in sauces.

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Istanbul street food scene

Turkey Food Allergy Hub: Everything You Need Before You Go 1 guide

Turkey is not an EU member, but its national food code was deliberately modeled on EU allergen labeling law. The practical challenge for travelers is that sesame, tree nuts, and yogurt-based sauces run through dishes that look simple, from simit bread to İskender kebab, and enforcement is strongest in Istanbul and other major tourist centers. A hub for all AllergyPass Turkey guides.

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Belgrade skyline above the Sava river

Serbia Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Hub 1 guide

The complete food allergy travel guide for Serbia. Hidden allergens in ćevapi, burek, and gibanica, emergency healthcare, travel insurance, and allergy cards.

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Destination

Thailand 14 guides

Thailand street food market with vendors and evening crowds

Hidden Allergens in Thai Food: Fish Sauce, Shrimp, and Peanuts

Five hidden ingredient risks in Thai food, where they appear, and the Thai words travelers can use to ask about them.

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Bangkok international hospital exterior

Allergic Reaction in Thailand: 1669, EpiPens, and Hospitals

What to do during an allergic reaction in Thailand, including 1669, prescribed epinephrine, emergency departments, and hospital options by city.

Thai street food vendor preparing dishes

Can You Eat Street Food in Thailand with a Food Allergy?

Traveling Thailand with a food allergy doesn't mean skipping street food. This guide covers which stalls are safest, how cross-contamination works in a Thai market, and what to say.

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Bangkok skyline hotel district

Where to Stay in Bangkok with Food Allergies: Neighborhoods and Hotels

The best Bangkok neighborhoods and hotels for food allergy travelers. Which areas have accessible safe food options, international hospital proximity, and allergy-aware accommodation.

Close-up of Bangkok street food stall

How to Choose a Bangkok Food Tour with Food Allergies

How to screen a Bangkok food tour or cooking class for a food allergy: what to ask operators, which tour formats are easier to verify, and what to bring.

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Suvarnabhumi Airport departure terminal, Bangkok

Bangkok Airport Pharmacy and Food Allergy Guide (BKK)

Pharmacy and medical-clinic information for Suvarnabhumi Airport, the nearest emergency hospital, food-allergy risks, and transport into Bangkok.

Grand Palace and Bangkok skyline illuminated at night

Bangkok Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Guide

Everything food allergy travelers need for Bangkok. Hidden allergens in Thai food, where to stay, food tours, spas, emergency hospitals, allergy cards, and travel insurance.

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Thailand wellness resort pool

Wellness Experiences in Thailand for Tourists: Spas, Massage, and Retreats

A practical guide to wellness experiences in Thailand for travelers. Thai massage, Bangkok spas, herbal therapies, yoga retreats, and detox programs with allergy communication tips.

Twin pagodas at Doi Inthanon near Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Food Allergy Guide: Northern Thai Food and Hospitals

Eating safely in Chiang Mai with a food allergy. Northern Thai dishes that carry peanut, tree nut, and shrimp paste risk, plus the two private hospitals that can help.

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Longtail boats among limestone islands in turquoise water near Phuket

Phuket Food Allergy Guide: Southern Thai Food and Hospitals

Eating safely in Phuket with a food allergy. Why the island's seafood-heavy southern Thai cooking raises shellfish risk, and the private hospitals that can help.

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Limestone islands and turquoise water of the Ang Thong archipelago near Koh Samui, Thailand

Koh Samui Food Allergy Guide: Resort Dining and Hospitals

Eating safely in Koh Samui with a food allergy. Why the island's resort-heavy dining scene is easier to communicate with but not automatically safer, plus the hospitals that can help.

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Sanctuary of Truth temple on the Pattaya shoreline

Pattaya Food Allergy Guide: Eating Safely and Hospitals

Eating safely in Pattaya with a food allergy. Why the city's unusually international dining scene helps and doesn't help, plus the private hospitals that can help.

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India 14 guides

Delhi street food market

Delhi Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Guide

Everything food allergy travelers need for Delhi. Hidden allergens in Delhi cooking, where to stay, food experiences, international hospitals, allergy cards, and travel insurance.

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Delhi skyline and hotel district

Where to Stay in Delhi with Food Allergies: Neighborhoods and Hotels

The best Delhi neighborhoods and hotels for food allergy travelers. Which areas have accessible safe food options and allergy-aware accommodation.

Chandni Chowk food stalls in Old Delhi

Delhi Food Experiences for Food Allergy Travelers

Can you do an Old Delhi food walk or cooking class with food allergies? What to look for, what to avoid at Chandni Chowk, and how to find operators who can accommodate you.

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Vada pav street food stall in Mumbai

Mumbai Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Guide

Everything food allergy travelers need for Mumbai. Hidden allergens in Mumbai street food and coastal cooking, international hospitals, allergy cards, and travel insurance.

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Beach shack seafood in Goa

Goa Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Guide

Everything food allergy travelers need for Goa. Cashews, coconut, and seafood in Goan cooking, North vs South Goa hospitals, allergy cards, and insurance.

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Misal pav street food in Pune

Pune Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Guide

Everything food allergy travelers need for Pune. Peanuts and besan in misal pav and bakarwadi, gluten in Pune's bakery culture, international hospitals, allergy cards, and insurance.

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Where to Stay in Mumbai with Food Allergies: Neighborhoods and Hotels

The best Mumbai neighborhoods and hotels for food allergy travelers. Which areas have accessible safe food options, hospital proximity, and allergy-aware accommodation.

Where to Stay in Goa with Food Allergies: North vs South, and Hospital Access

North Goa vs South Goa for food allergy travelers: beach shack risk, hospital proximity by town, and what to ask before booking.

Where to Stay in Pune with Food Allergies: Neighborhoods and Hotels

The best Pune neighborhoods and hotels for food allergy travelers. Which areas have easier emergency-route planning and allergy-aware accommodation.

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Mumbai Food Experiences for Food Allergy Travelers

How to find Mumbai food walks and cooking classes that can accommodate food allergies, what to look for in operators, and which formats are lower risk.

Goa Food Experiences for Food Allergy Travelers

How to find Goan cooking classes and food tours that can accommodate food allergies, cashew and coconut risk, and which formats are lower risk.

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Pune Food Experiences for Food Allergy Travelers

How to find Pune food tours and cooking classes that can accommodate a peanut allergy, and how misal pav tasting compares to a cooking class for allergy risk.

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Delhi IGI Airport with Food Allergies: Food, Pharmacy, and Getting to a Hospital

Eating safely at IGI Airport Terminal 3: pharmacy locations, the in-terminal medical facility, the nearest hospital, and how to get into Delhi.

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Vietnam 13 guides

Travelers exploring a Southeast Asian street market

Hidden Allergens in Vietnamese Food: What Travelers Need to Know

Fish sauce, shrimp paste, peanuts, and hidden wheat: where allergens appear in Vietnamese food and what to ask before you order.

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Vietnam street market with food vendors at their stalls

Vietnam Street Food Allergy Guide: Eating Safely at Stalls and Markets

How to eat Vietnam's street food safely with a food allergy. Market stall risks, dish-by-dish breakdown, cross-contamination tips, and Vietnamese phrases for communicating your allergy.

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Street vendor preparing pho in Vietnam

Food Tours in Vietnam with Food Allergies: What You Need to Know

Can you do a food tour in Vietnam with food allergies? Which tour formats are safer and how to screen operators before you book in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City.

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Vietnamese street vendor in a conical hat carrying food baskets

Where to Stay in Vietnam with Food Allergies: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hoi An

Best areas and hotels in Vietnam for food allergy travelers. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hoi An compared by safe food access, hospital proximity, and accommodation quality.

Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Guide

Food allergy travel in Hanoi: Old Quarter dishes, fish sauce and shrimp paste, neighborhood planning, Hanoi French Hospital emergency details, ambulance 115, and a Vietnamese-language allergy card.

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Bowl of bun bo Hue, a central Vietnamese noodle soup

Da Nang Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Guide

Everything food allergy travelers need for Da Nang. Hidden allergens in central Vietnamese cooking, the My Khe hotel corridor, long-stay considerations, hospitals, and a Vietnamese-language allergy card.

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Lanterns in Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam

Hoi An Food Allergy Guide

Everything food allergy travelers need for Hoi An. Hidden shellfish in White Rose dumplings, gluten in cao lau, the Ancient Town vs. An Bang Beach, and the nearest hospital in Da Nang.

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Street market vendor in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Food Allergy Guide

Food allergy travel in Ho Chi Minh City: southern Vietnamese dishes, peanut and shellfish risks, District 1/3/7 planning, FV Hospital emergency details, and a Vietnamese-language allergy card.

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FV Hospital, a private international hospital in Ho Chi Minh City

Emergency Healthcare in Vietnam

What to do in a medical emergency in Vietnam. Emergency numbers, best hospitals by city, and what to expect from the Vietnamese healthcare system.

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France 10 guides

Paris Food Allergy Guide: Markets, Bakeries & Bistros

Which Paris arrondissements, covered markets, boulangeries, and supermarkets actually work for food allergy travelers, dish by dish and district by district.

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Where to Stay in Paris with Food Allergies: Best Areas and Hotels

Best Paris neighborhoods for food allergy travelers. Marais, Saint-Germain, Bastille, and Batignolles compared by allergen labeling access, hospital proximity, and kitchen reliability.

French Allergy Card: Printable Translation Card in French

Printable French food allergy card: every allergen in French and English, with the phrasing French restaurants recognize and a cross-contamination note.

Charles de Gaulle Airport with Food Allergies: Food, Pharmacy, and Getting to a Hospital

Eating safely at CDG: pharmacy locations, the nearest hospital, and how to get into Paris on the RER B.

Paris Food Experiences with Food Allergies: Tours, Classes, and Markets

How to participate in Paris's cooking classes, food tours, covered markets, and wine and cheese tastings safely with a food allergy.

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Hidden Allergens in French Food

Escargots, crepes, moules-frites, and the cheese course carry allergens the standard croissant-and-quiche warnings don't cover. Where they hide and what to ask.

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Emergency Healthcare in France

Emergency numbers in France, what SAMU or 112 asks for, how to find urgent care, the €23 forfait patient urgences, pharmacies, and insurance after an allergic reaction.

Bordeaux Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Guide

Everything food allergy travelers need for Bordeaux. Sulphites in wine tastings, egg and dairy in canele, oysters from the Bassin d'Arcachon, neighborhoods, hospitals, and a French-language allergy card.

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Nice Food Allergy Travel Guide: Complete Safety Guide

Everything food allergy travelers need for Nice. Socca's shared-griddle gluten risk, anchovies and egg in salade nicoise and pan bagnat, neighborhoods, hospitals, and a French-language allergy card.

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Cards & Tools

Trip planning & essentials 15 guides

Backpacker traveling through Southeast Asia

The Allergy-Friendly Backpacking Guide to Southeast Asia

Backpacking Southeast Asia with food allergies? Country-by-country allergy risks, safe foods, and communication strategies for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

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AllergyPass allergy card sample in Thai

Food Allergy Translation Card | All Languages

Build personalized food allergy translation cards in 40+ languages, then learn what to include and how to use them abroad.

Two adrenaline auto-injectors packed in a travel pouch

Traveling With Severe Food Allergies: Step-by-Step

A multiple food allergies travel card and a practical step-by-step system for traveling internationally with severe food allergies. Pre-trip preparation, emergency planning, restaurant communication, and travel insurance.

Bumrungrad International Hospital lobby in Bangkok, a leading destination for emergency medical care

What Happens If You Have an Allergic Reaction Abroad?

What to do if you have an allergic reaction while traveling internationally. Step-by-step emergency protocol, how to access medical care abroad, costs, and travel insurance options.

Travel documents and insurance paperwork on a desk

Travel Insurance for Allergies & Anaphylaxis: What Policies Actually Cover

What travel insurance actually covers for allergy and anaphylaxis emergencies abroad. Pre-existing condition clauses, ER treatment, medical evacuation, and what to check before you buy.

Street food vendor stall in Jakarta, Indonesia

Backpacking Southeast Asia with Food Allergies

The backpacker's guide to food allergies in Southeast Asia. Country-by-country allergen comparison, the regional fermented seafood problem, and cross-border prep for a multi-country trip.

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Narrow Italian street with outdoor restaurant seating and gluten-free signage

Celiac Travel Guide: Best and Hardest Countries for Gluten-Free Travel

A practical cross-destination guide for celiac travelers. Italy, Japan, Thailand, and more, ranked by gluten-free accessibility with specific advice for each.

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Holding a street food sandwich in Florence, Italy

Food Allergy Travel in Europe: Regional Guide

The complete food allergy travel hub for Europe. EU allergen law explained once, country-by-country comparison, what changes across borders, and links to every European country guide.

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Travelers eating together at a restaurant while traveling abroad

First-Time Food Allergy Travel: What Changes When You Leave Home

You manage your food allergy well at home. Traveling internationally is different. Language barriers, unfamiliar food cultures, and new cross-contamination environments change the rules.

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Food Allergy Card for Kids Travel | AllergyPass

A food allergy card for kids travel. Traveling with a child who has food allergies is a different problem from traveling with your own allergy, communicating on someone else's behalf in an unfamiliar language.

Crowded airport terminal with travelers and luggage carts

Carrying an EpiPen Through Airport Security: What to Know Before You Fly

Carrying an EpiPen through airport security: documentation, the US liquid-rule exemption, X-ray vs. visual inspection, and checking rules elsewhere.

Hand holding an adrenaline auto-injector

FARE Allergy Action Plan Form: Get the Official PDF

What the FARE form is, who needs it, what's on it, and where to get the current PDF, plus how it compares to a travel allergy card.

Printed allergy translation card laid out with travel items

Free Printable Allergy Cards (No Account Required)

Build a free English food allergy card, receive the image by email, and print it yourself. No account, credit card, or shipping required.

Traveler at the airport with a carry-on bag, prepared for a trip with food allergies

Food Allergy Travel Checklist (Free Printable PDF)

The complete pre-trip checklist for traveling with food allergies: what to do 6 weeks out, 2 weeks out, and packing day. Free printable PDF sent by email.

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Preview only · Life-Threatening Allergy · Do Not Ignore
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