After an anaphylactic shock, an Epipen saved my son in France

Arlene Harris recounts a terrifying moment when her son went into anaphylactic shock and argues adrenaline pens should be available in public places

WE have just returned from a three week tour around Europe which for the main part was an incredible experience — travelling from Rome to Madrid by train and stopping in various places along the way, it all went off without a hitch — apart from the very serious issue of a language barrier relating to a medical condition.

My eldest son is anaphylactic to nuts and allergic to several types of seeds. Because of the current trend for being ‘allergic’ to every foodstuff under the sun, many people do not seem to realise the danger of anaphylaxis.