I'm so sorry to hear this.
6:42pm on 12/7/24 by
Ofmiceandmen
I just read that in People. So sad!
8:47pm on 12/7/24 by
matterhorn55
Gosh that is so horrible. And completely avoidable. Gosh as somebody with a life threatening allergy I'm so angry for her. She did everything she was supposed to and they still didn't keep her safe :(
8:53pm on 12/7/24 by
NeedMoreSkellington
It's terrifying isn't it? I don't have an allergy but my son does. We count on servers to get this right. I'm devastated for the family.
8:57pm on 12/7/24 by
VikeQueen
From a system standpoint in the parks I'm curious as to the presence of allergy kits in restaurants with epi pens, etc. Those buy time for EMS to arrive.
2:12pm on 12/8/24 by
BlastThatPeterPan
This is very sad. Stories like this are also the reason why I make sure my kids (who both have food allergies) never leave the house without their EpiPens because the chance of accidental exposure is always there, unfortunately.
2:23pm on 12/8/24 by
JoeyPotter98
There seems to have been several sad and scary allergy reaction stories lately. :(
2:43pm on 12/8/24 by
JJT (staff)
Just note I didn't see in the article where it said if she was given Epi or not. Sadly even with Epi, some people can still die from allergic reaction.
3:59pm on 12/8/24 by
maurine08
@maurine, true. I have big hopes for therapies like oral peanut allergen powder for decreasing the chances of a reaction that can't be managed with initial epi plus expeditious advanced interventions.
5:15pm on 12/8/24 by
BlastThatPeterPan
I don't think I would trust any commercial kitchen with my life.
5:18pm on 12/8/24 by
Ali Ababwa
I've seen hospital kitchens serve bread products to people with documented severe celiac disease, after being warned. I'd expect much lower compliance from public restaurants.
5:26pm on 12/8/24 by
Ali Ababwa
Curious- if you need an epipen do you carry two? Cos the epipen dose is lower than the therapeutic dose for anaphylaxis for adults. Better than not taking it though
6:37pm on 12/8/24 by
hodg
I carry just one but I'm fortunate that my allergy has gotten less severe as I got older. When I was younger a double episode pen would've bought me about 8 minutes according to my doctor's estimates. Now Benadryl would probably be ok if I took it in time
6:48pm on 12/8/24 by
NeedMoreSkellington
But I haven't tested it and never plan to. Almost dying once as a kid was enough for a lifetime.
6:49pm on 12/8/24 by
NeedMoreSkellington
My son always has 2. There is always a chance you could need 2 or that the first could malfunction. I have to send him to college next year and I'm already panicking
6:50pm on 12/8/24 by
VikeQueen
Yes, it is recommended to carry 2 pens. As @Skellington knows very well they buy you time - but not necessarily a lot of time.
6:57pm on 12/8/24 by
BlastThatPeterPan
DD always carries 2 epipens and Benadryl. One epipen of a friend did not fire when her son was 2 (the needle jammed). Luckily they had 2 at the time.
7:43pm on 12/8/24 by
Jennyhirsch
The whole story is not in this article. Way too many unanswered questions to go wild blaming a server or food provider.
7:44pm on 12/8/24 by
Jennyhirsch
Side question: how do you all carry Epi-pens? DS is getting allergy shots and needs an Epi for those appointments. I've been keeping it in my purse, otherwise it would be forgotten!
7:55am by
GoGreenGoWhite
Dd has been carrying her Epis/reacue inhalers since she was 11. She had a separate small backpack for those items that was stored on a peg right outside the door.
8:24am by
KLuck
I just keep mine is my med drawer until its time for the shot appointment. Dont let her become complacent about bringing them to her appointment. I started to have mild anaphylaxis symptoms during the last stage of the shots. Scary.
8:26am by
Totsypooh
DS used to carry them in a neck wallet now he carries a messenger bag. It's easier for girls to throw them in a purse. Harder for a boy who doesn't want to look different.
11:48am by
VikeQueen
He has self carried for a long time and he always has it with him
11:48am by
VikeQueen
The Auvi Qs are great. Small enough for most Lululemon pockets including the zipper pocket in small of back, crossbodies, wristlets, invisible stretchy thin running belts for your kids' outdoor school camping or canoeing trips.
12:36pm by
Jennyhirsch