Abstract: . . .  AAFA Seal St. Louis Chapter ( www.aafastl.org ) AAFA Educational Support Groups Visit www.aafa.org to find Educational Support Groups near you. If you asthma or allergic disease is acute, consider wearing a medical alert-type necklace or bracelet when away from home. In addition to these practical tips, dont forget to check the coverage and limitations of your familys medical insurance plan before traveling. Know in advance if it will cover physician and hospital visits away from home. When you know your vacation destination, get recommendations from your physician for asthma and allergy specialists in that area, or contact the local state medical society at the destination for recommendations on area specialists. After all these precautions, youll be able to focus on the most important part of your vacation having a great time  . . .
. . .  go first in a buffet line to avoid cross contact and if necessary eat at a designated allergy-free table. Be sure that emergency medications accompany the camper and counselor on field trips. Medications must be stored correctly, as they are ineffective when left in the sunshine, inside a hot vehicle or refrigerated. (This article provided by the Asthma and AllergyFoundation of America- New England Chapter. See page 7 for contact information.) for life without limits TM 1233 20 th Street, NW Suite 402 Washington, D.C. 20036 www.aafa.org 1.800.7.ASTHMA TM Be a Happy (and Safe) Camper AAFA is a member charity of:  . . .
. . .  informed of the campers food allergy. Identify a core emergency response team. Meet with this team prior to the first day of camp. Make sure that all personal are aware of the campers food allergy and know how to recognize and treat an allergic reaction. The camp dining room, cafeteria and canteen should be closely monitored. Food service staff must be made aware of any camper with a food allergy and discuss meal plans with the parents or camper. A camper with food allergies should go first in a buffet line to avoid cross contact and if necessary eat at a designated allergy-free table. Be sure that emergency medications accompany the camper and counselor on field trips. Medications must be stored correctly, as they are ineffective when left in the sunshine, inside a hot vehicle or refrigerated. (This article provided by the Asthma and AllergyFoundation of America- New England Chapter. See page 7 for contact information.)  . . .
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