Allergies
Life threatening allergy resources
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Translation cards
Allergy UK are one of the UK's leading charities supporting people living with allergies. They create and sell translation cards, which travellers can purchase to help them communicate their allergies in another language.
Travel providers could also provide these for any customers that have an allergy and are planning a holiday in destination where translation could be an issue.
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is described as an acute, sometime life-threatening reaction to a trigger, such as an allergen.
Anaphylaxis UK has great resources to help anyone interested in learning about what happens, how to be prepared and what to do in case of an anaphylactic reaction.
They offer useful resources, including allergy fact sheets, training courses and allergen management support.
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Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse tragically passed away after suffering an allergic reaction to sesame seeds onboard a flight 2016. Her family created the charity to support others living with life threatening allergies through their important work.
As well as campaigning for better regulations and more public allergy awareness, the foundation offers useful information about living and travelling with allergies.