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Traveling with Injectable treatments for HAE

Learn how to safely travel with injectable medications for Hereditary Angioedema (HAE), including important tips and guidelines for different modes of transportation.

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Traveling with Injectable treatments for HAE

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  1. Traveling with Injectable treatments for HAE Anne Rowe, RN, BSCN, MEd

  2. Travelling with Injectable Medications • During any mode of travel ensure: • Product Temperature is kept between 2°C and 25°C, always carry the product in an appropriate bag. • Adequate medication and ancillary supplies are carried to treat both prophylaxis and emergency attacks. • Expiry dates do not expire before you return home. • All bottles are labeled in the original boxes. (if you can, take the boxes with you) • Bring lab slips that show that the medication has been issued to you. • Keep a letter from your specialist for emergency department staff. • Some patients wear Medic Alert Bracelets.

  3. Traveling by Air • Check the airline’s website for regulations. • Example: if you are flying with Air Canada, visit www.aircanada.com • Follow the links “Information and Services  Carry on Baggage  Special Items”. • Medication must be in Original labeled containers. • Medication must be properly labeled with the name of the patient/issuing pharmacy or medical office. • Ancillary supplies are allowed (Carry lab slips with you) • Arrive at Security early (2 hours at a busy time of day). • Be sure to remove the cooling packs from your luggage. • If you plan to leave the country check with customs and immigration of the country you will be visiting.

  4. Travel Letters Letters are available from the website: www.allabouthae.ca/docs/Diagnosis_Letters-editable.pdf Dr. Lacuesta has letters she prepares for these situations. You can get generic letters from HAE Canada, they were prepared by Caroline Farmer R.N.. The following letters are available:

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