14/01/2026
It's so important to carry 2 epi pens if you are prescribed them.
It shows how common anaphylaxis is now that's 2 people on a flight.
Well done to the personal who give theirs (hope they could get it replaced at their destination)
All the people who witnessed it aswell as seeing anyone having an attack stays with you.
(As i know personally)
On a Virgin Australia flight, passenger Andrew Rawle experienced a sudden, severe anaphylactic reaction mid-air after eating food he believed was safe. He quickly used his own EpiPen, which helped at first, but his symptoms returned about 20 minutes later as the first dose wore off. The situation became critical when the cabin crew realized there was no second epinephrine auto-injector in the aircraft’s medical kit.
A fellow passenger, a complete stranger, stepped in and shared her EpiPen, allowing Andrew to administer a second dose that ultimately saved his life until the plane could land and paramedics take over. His story is a stark reminder that epinephrine is the only medication that can stop anaphylaxis and that one dose is not always enough. Carrying two epinephrine devices at all times can make the difference between life and death.
