Travel Tips for People with Bleeding Disorders
Wherever you and your family are going to have fun this summer, there are several things you can do to make your travels safer and more convenient if you have a bleeding disorder. Below are some tips that can help:
- Carry your factor with you.
- Any traveler who has a health problem needs to carry a letter from their doctor. The letter should tell what the problem is and how it is treated. Your HTC can give you this letter. It should tell what kind of bleeding disorder you have and its severity (mild, moderate, or severe). If you are carrying factor and an infusion kit (syringes, needles, etc.), the letter should explain why you are doing this. Lastly, it should tell what to do in an emergency.
- Always wear a MedicAlert® necklace or bracelet. This could save your life. Emergency workers are trained to look for MedicAlert® tags. Letters or cards in wallets can be lost.
- Hemophilia of Georgia provides free factor travel kits to Georgians with bleeding disorders. You can request a free kit when you place your order online.
Complete details, more tips, and a handy traveler’s checklist are available in the Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, & Platelet Disorders Handbook.