Emergency preparation for shellfish allergy: what to keep at home and carry with you
The key to emergency preparation is "ready to use at any time, and knowing how to use it", not just buying the supplies.
Prepare according to your doctor's plan
- Emergency medicine prescribed by your doctor: store it as instructed and check the expiry date regularly
- A written emergency plan: what to use in which situation, what dose, and when to call for emergency help
- Common contacts: your family doctor, the nearest hospital, and an emergency contact person
Storage and carrying
Keep it in a fixed place at home and make sure family members know where it is. Carry it with you when you go to work, school or out, and avoid putting it in checked luggage or leaving it in a hot car. Liquid medicine has temperature requirements, so replace it promptly once it expires. Schools or childcare settings should keep a copy of the emergency plan and make clear who is responsible for carrying it out.
Regular review
About every six months, check the medicine's expiry date, dose and whether the instructions have been updated. Also check whether carers at home, teachers and people who go out with you still remember the steps. If your doctor changes the plan, remember to update both the paper and electronic versions, so you do not end up with old information in an emergency.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Please follow your doctor's instructions.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. If your symptoms affect daily life, please see a doctor.