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A member asked:

Am i in danger of a deadly allergic reaction if i forget to take my epipen (epinephrine) with me?

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Dr. Lee Perry answered

Yes: If you have an allergy to a potentially deadly trigger (stinging insects, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish), then you are at risk if you don't carry your epipen (epinephrine).

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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