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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, Allergy mom here. I would highly highly recommend looking into oral immunotherapy therapy (OIT) where they desensitize your child to their allergen gradually over time. My child was anaphylactic to peanuts but just graduated from OIT and now eats peanuts every day. Our OIT allergist is in Gaithersburg, MD if you would like their contact info. And if you'd like to learn more about it, there is a great OIT 101 group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OIT101/ Also, I would take at least 2-3 sets of epi-pens and make sure to keep at room temp and protected from extreme hot or cold temps. If you suspect a reaction, always epi without delay. The only side effect for an epi is increased heart rate so its always best to use it even when you're not sure if you should. As far as meals, I would pack all meals as much as possible since France does not seem very allergy-friendly. Hope this helps and hope you have a great trip![/quote]
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