78232 Posted May 8, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I have recently had some serious allergic reactions.. My Dr has suggested that I carry an epipen in my purse. Since it contains a needle I am concerned about airport and ship security. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRockChalkKU Posted May 8, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I have recently had some serious allergic reactions.. My Dr has suggested that I carry an epipen in my purse. Since it contains a needle I am concerned about airport and ship security. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks Marcia Did a Google search - TSA website says Epipens allowed https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/medical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted May 8, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I have flown many times since getting an epipen several years ago. I've never had any problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted May 8, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I use a similar single use pen and have had no trouble with them in my carry on luggage when flying internationally or boarding cruise ships. I always keep them in a separate holder designed for traveling with such pens and always have my paperwork from the pharmacy with them. Never been questioned here or abroad and I've done this a time or forty. You shouldn't have any issues either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted May 8, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 8, 2018 TSA and cruise lines will allow doctor prescribed needles for Epipens and diabetics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMolly Posted May 8, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 8, 2018 We cruised last year with my teenage son who has to carry 3 epipens at all times. We had no problems at the various airports or boarding the cruise with them. Airport security did not even question us about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78232 Posted May 8, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Thanks for all the info. It makes me feel very relieved. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mike Posted May 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 8, 2018 You will have no problems. I have carried two Epipens with me at all times for the last seven years. I had a near fatal anaphylactic reaction that left me unconscious and residing in intensive care for several days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCanuck Posted May 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Approximately 500 flights in the past 20 years and the only time it has been questioned (and briefly confiscated) was at Paro airport in Bhutan. Thankfully not a cruiseport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I have recently had some serious allergic reactions.. My Dr has suggested that I carry an epipen in my purse. Since it contains a needle I am concerned about airport and ship security. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks Marcia You will have no issue with ship's security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry1954 Posted May 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 8, 2018 We have carried epipens for years on HAL with zero issues. harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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