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Nut Allergy
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 08-31-09 23:43re: Nut Allergy
I think the issue is far too delicate for me to make any firm recommendations on the health of a child.
Speaking to the Embassy may be an idea but I certainly would be more inclined to speak with your tour company and then in turn with your accomodation manager.
I did have a bad turn with my diabetes whilst in Sunny Beach and spent 10 days in hospital. Whilst the attention was fantastic, the facilities and medicines available were very poor. No food, and to get a blood sample they ...
Speaking to the Embassy may be an idea but I certainly would be more inclined to speak with your tour company and then in turn with your accomodation manager.
I did have a bad turn with my diabetes whilst in Sunny Beach and spent 10 days in hospital. Whilst the attention was fantastic, the facilities and medicines available were very poor. No food, and to get a blood sample they ...
I think the issue is far too delicate for me to make any firm recommendations on the health of a child.
Speaking to the Embassy may be an idea but I certainly would be more inclined to speak with your tour company and then in turn with your accomodation manager.
I did have a bad turn with my diabetes whilst in Sunny Beach and spent 10 days in hospital. Whilst the attention was fantastic, the facilities and medicines available were very poor. No food, and to get a blood sample they just pricked my finger and sucked it up through a straw before blowing it back into a test tube!
If I had to give any defining advice I would say choose a country that has a better on-site medical care centre rather than risk going to Pamporovo.
Pete
Speaking to the Embassy may be an idea but I certainly would be more inclined to speak with your tour company and then in turn with your accomodation manager.
I did have a bad turn with my diabetes whilst in Sunny Beach and spent 10 days in hospital. Whilst the attention was fantastic, the facilities and medicines available were very poor. No food, and to get a blood sample they just pricked my finger and sucked it up through a straw before blowing it back into a test tube!
If I had to give any defining advice I would say choose a country that has a better on-site medical care centre rather than risk going to Pamporovo.
Pete
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Possibly wouldn't want an intervenous drip put in place then, which is what usually happens if you have a bad attack, need to get antihestimine and steriods into system quickly.Nut Allergy
Many thanks for all your help and support. This is the first time that this has arisen in the 18 years that I've been travelling with school groups to Pamporovo. It's a difficult one to call as the Teacher in Charge of the Group. Although the child will be disappointed, I think that the child and his parents will be informed that it isn't advisable to travel.
Judging by all the responses, the risk seems too high. Borovets was suggested but changing the booking at this stage isn't an option ...
Judging by all the responses, the risk seems too high. Borovets was suggested but changing the booking at this stage isn't an option ...
Many thanks for all your help and support. This is the first time that this has arisen in the 18 years that I've been travelling with school groups to Pamporovo. It's a difficult one to call as the Teacher in Charge of the Group. Although the child will be disappointed, I think that the child and his parents will be informed that it isn't advisable to travel.
Judging by all the responses, the risk seems too high. Borovets was suggested but changing the booking at this stage isn't an option. It can be looked at for 2011 trip.
Again thanks for all the responses. Here's to a good season ahead!
Judging by all the responses, the risk seems too high. Borovets was suggested but changing the booking at this stage isn't an option. It can be looked at for 2011 trip.
Again thanks for all the responses. Here's to a good season ahead!
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Pat,
We have taken school kids with nut allergies to Pamporovo. We got laminated cards explaining the situation (bluntly - "if this child eats nuts thay will die!") and requesting nut-free food. The people in the restaurant were excellent. We had no problems.
We had an adult watch them at meal times and made sure the ski instructor had a complete grasp of the seriousness of the issue. Instructor, adult with the group and two other adults carried epipens.
We got little thermal cases for ...
We have taken school kids with nut allergies to Pamporovo. We got laminated cards explaining the situation (bluntly - "if this child eats nuts thay will die!") and requesting nut-free food. The people in the restaurant were excellent. We had no problems.
We had an adult watch them at meal times and made sure the ski instructor had a complete grasp of the seriousness of the issue. Instructor, adult with the group and two other adults carried epipens.
We got little thermal cases for ...
Pat,
We have taken school kids with nut allergies to Pamporovo. We got laminated cards explaining the situation (bluntly - "if this child eats nuts thay will die!") and requesting nut-free food. The people in the restaurant were excellent. We had no problems.
We had an adult watch them at meal times and made sure the ski instructor had a complete grasp of the seriousness of the issue. Instructor, adult with the group and two other adults carried epipens.
We got little thermal cases for the pens. They don't like cold!
With inclusion these days, think you're on dodgy ground if you refuse to take them. My suggestion is go with a positive attitude and cover ALL your bases. The kid can't put their life on hold for the off-chance they'll eat a nut!
(if it's Pamporovo, watch the certificate night ... wall to wall nuts! We asked for them to be moved ... think they thought we didn't like them and brought us Snickers instead ...)
Hope this helps
We have taken school kids with nut allergies to Pamporovo. We got laminated cards explaining the situation (bluntly - "if this child eats nuts thay will die!") and requesting nut-free food. The people in the restaurant were excellent. We had no problems.
We had an adult watch them at meal times and made sure the ski instructor had a complete grasp of the seriousness of the issue. Instructor, adult with the group and two other adults carried epipens.
We got little thermal cases for the pens. They don't like cold!
With inclusion these days, think you're on dodgy ground if you refuse to take them. My suggestion is go with a positive attitude and cover ALL your bases. The kid can't put their life on hold for the off-chance they'll eat a nut!
(if it's Pamporovo, watch the certificate night ... wall to wall nuts! We asked for them to be moved ... think they thought we didn't like them and brought us Snickers instead ...)
Hope this helps
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'Pat' i also agree with some of my fellow friends on this one, i believe the risk is too great having experienced the poor health services at the resort at first hand, just stay away from diesel the bell seller and do not ask them to have your school name written on the bells so that your students are forced to buy them.re: Nut Allergy
Avalanche, Can you elaborate on the health services? You have experienced this first hand. It sounds primative by all accounts! Diesel sounds like a forceful salesman!re: Nut Allergy
With inclusion these days, think you're on dodgy ground if you refuse to take them.I've never read such a ridiculous statement in my life. Try using it as a defence at the coroner's inquest, or whilst one's ass is being sued off for having brought back a dead kid in a coffin amongst the freight!
Pat, you've got it right. I'm no fan of health and safety, but it's too risky.
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Cheers for that Peter. I do honestly feel that the risk is too great. I've spoken to the child's parents and I feel that they are now coming round to my way of thinking. I've seen first hand in school what the symptoms are like when someone takes a reaction to nuts. Emergency hospital admission is required almost immediately. Thanks for all the comments guys and have a great ski season.re: Nut Allergy
"I've never read such a ridiculous statement in my life. "It's not a ridiculous statement, Peter. Didn't say I agreed with it ... far from it .... but if the parents kick up a big enough fuss, the whole trip can be cancelled. That's the reality.
Have you tried suggesting the parent comes along to take responsibility?
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but if the parents kick up a big enough fuss, the whole trip can be cancelled.
PC gone mad.
As a teacher/supervisor I wouldn't even consider taking a child/young person with a nut allergy unless in possession of a legal indemnity approved by a court of law, and even then I might not be prepared to take on the burden of round the clock supervision.
Would the group insurance cover a potentially lethal nut allergy, or is it something the insurance company doesn't get ...
PC gone mad.
As a teacher/supervisor I wouldn't even consider taking a child/young person with a nut allergy unless in possession of a legal indemnity approved by a court of law, and even then I might not be prepared to take on the burden of round the clock supervision.
Would the group insurance cover a potentially lethal nut allergy, or is it something the insurance company doesn't get ...
but if the parents kick up a big enough fuss, the whole trip can be cancelled.
PC gone mad.
As a teacher/supervisor I wouldn't even consider taking a child/young person with a nut allergy unless in possession of a legal indemnity approved by a court of law, and even then I might not be prepared to take on the burden of round the clock supervision.
Would the group insurance cover a potentially lethal nut allergy, or is it something the insurance company doesn't get told?
The going rate for shipping home a body is about £3,000 I believe, plus associated medical costs.
PC gone mad.
As a teacher/supervisor I wouldn't even consider taking a child/young person with a nut allergy unless in possession of a legal indemnity approved by a court of law, and even then I might not be prepared to take on the burden of round the clock supervision.
Would the group insurance cover a potentially lethal nut allergy, or is it something the insurance company doesn't get told?
The going rate for shipping home a body is about £3,000 I believe, plus associated medical costs.
