• Always check ingredient labels on packaged food
• Avoid packaged food with precautionary statements (e.g., “may contain”) for your allergen(s)
• Avoid eating food with ingredients you don’t recognize
• Avoid eating food that doesn’t have an ingredients list (e.g., bulk bins)
• Keep in mind:
  • - Some food products may contain hidden ingredients
  • - Labelling requirements differ from country to country, so pay special attention to food labels when travelling

Dining out:

• Tell the restaurant which foods you’re allergic to whenever you make a reservation and before you order
• Check with the manager or chef regarding their allergy policies and procedures so you can make an informed decision on the menu options available
• Ask how food is prepared and how they prevent possible cross-contamination
  • - Cross-contamination can occur when food accidentally comes in contact with small amounts of a food allergen during manufacturing or food preparation; it can also occur through contact with utensils, surfaces, or objects

At special celebrations:

• Alert the host to your food allergies ahead of time and when you arrive at the event
• Offer to bring food that is safe for you to eat
• Avoid sharing food or drinks with friends
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after eating
• Carry your EpiPen^® Auto-Injector with you at all times in case of a severe allergic emergency

If your child has a food allergy:

• Offer to chaperone at the event
• Work with the host to organize activities that can help ensure your child feels like they’re part of the group
• Remind your child to tell an adult and not to wander off alone if they suspect symptoms are beginning
• Pack an EpiPen^® Auto-Injector in your child’s backpack and teach other adults how to use EpiPen^®

• Avoid insects and nests
• Consider your clothing choices
  • -Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes
  • -Avoid bright colours, perfumes, and going barefoot outside
• Use insect repellent against mosquito bites
• Cover all food when outdoors
• Stay calm and back away slowly from insects or from someone who just got stung in case more are nearby

• Read labels carefully
• Avoid all products that contain latex
• Look for latex-free or synthetic latex options
• Tell your healthcare provider about your allergy; most clinics and hospitals can use non-latex alternatives

• Avoid taking the medication you’re allergic to and medications similar to the one you’re allergic to
• Tell all your healthcare providers (e.g., doctor, dentist, pharmacist) about your allergy
• Ask about alternative medication

• Avoid eating before and after exercise
• Exercise with a friend, and tell them what to do in case you have a reaction
• Stop exercising at the first sign of any symptoms