Singapore allergy translation
Apr 15th, 2016, 08:56 PM
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Singapore allergy translation
Hi all,
I have found it very difficult to get a translation for an allergy card to take with us to Singapore for our daughter who has a nut and gluten allergy. Mainly because I couldn't find a term for 'nuts' (all kinds) as it translated as 'beans' or figure out which language to write it in.
Hopefully someone may be able to help.
I will put the English version of what I want to say here and hopefully someone can help translate it for me to use in Singapore.
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My daughter is allergic to all types of nuts and gluten / wheat.
If she eats foods that contain nuts, nut oil, nut butters or wheat, my daughter will die.
If my child eat any kind of nuts or any foods that have been cooked with nuts or touched nuts, including food preparation surfaces and utensils, she must have immediate medical help because she will die.
If she eats any food containing gluten / wheat she will be very sick.
I have found it very difficult to get a translation for an allergy card to take with us to Singapore for our daughter who has a nut and gluten allergy. Mainly because I couldn't find a term for 'nuts' (all kinds) as it translated as 'beans' or figure out which language to write it in.
Hopefully someone may be able to help.
I will put the English version of what I want to say here and hopefully someone can help translate it for me to use in Singapore.
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My daughter is allergic to all types of nuts and gluten / wheat.
If she eats foods that contain nuts, nut oil, nut butters or wheat, my daughter will die.
If my child eat any kind of nuts or any foods that have been cooked with nuts or touched nuts, including food preparation surfaces and utensils, she must have immediate medical help because she will die.
If she eats any food containing gluten / wheat she will be very sick.
Apr 16th, 2016, 04:00 AM
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Hi. Glad you asked.
Please order your allergy translation cards from Select Wisely. My middle child has a life threatening allergy to peanuts and is allergic to all nuts. This company has been a lifesaver. I have ordered their wallet-sized laminated cards for every country we have traveled to since I found them including Laos, Japan, Spain, Morocco, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. I even have them in English because truth be told my child's allergic reaction to a cross contaminant happened in the U.S., and never during trips abroad. I also order the card that translates into needing immediate medical attention as well.
But I take no chances when traveling. I always bring microwaveable food or food that you can add hot water to from the U.S. with me to all restaurants just in case I think the server still does not understand the term allergy, does not understand the severity or does not understand cross contamination. The second this happens, I pull out my extra meal. I always ask for the chef to come to the table so that I can explain the allergy to him/her in addition to the server. We always eat breakfast at a western hotel, and oftentimes depending on where we are touring in the afternoon, if I think there won't be a microwave, I order lunch at the hotel for my daughter during breakfast and bring it along. If we happen to be using a tour guide, I will ask him/or to ensure the person understands too. Lastly, I call in advance to all hotels alerting them to the fact that my child has a food allergy. Many hotels are now terrific in noting this with the kitchens and each time you order room service they announce to you that they know about an allergy. It's great. I also ask them to remove all food from the minibar as well.
My daughter's allergy has not stopped us from traveling, but I do work hard at keeping her safe. But, I work just as hard keeping her safe at school, birthday parties, camp, and after-school activities in the U.S. as well. It's just our life. The link is below. Good luck and have fun.
https://www.selectwisely.com
Please order your allergy translation cards from Select Wisely. My middle child has a life threatening allergy to peanuts and is allergic to all nuts. This company has been a lifesaver. I have ordered their wallet-sized laminated cards for every country we have traveled to since I found them including Laos, Japan, Spain, Morocco, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. I even have them in English because truth be told my child's allergic reaction to a cross contaminant happened in the U.S., and never during trips abroad. I also order the card that translates into needing immediate medical attention as well.
But I take no chances when traveling. I always bring microwaveable food or food that you can add hot water to from the U.S. with me to all restaurants just in case I think the server still does not understand the term allergy, does not understand the severity or does not understand cross contamination. The second this happens, I pull out my extra meal. I always ask for the chef to come to the table so that I can explain the allergy to him/her in addition to the server. We always eat breakfast at a western hotel, and oftentimes depending on where we are touring in the afternoon, if I think there won't be a microwave, I order lunch at the hotel for my daughter during breakfast and bring it along. If we happen to be using a tour guide, I will ask him/or to ensure the person understands too. Lastly, I call in advance to all hotels alerting them to the fact that my child has a food allergy. Many hotels are now terrific in noting this with the kitchens and each time you order room service they announce to you that they know about an allergy. It's great. I also ask them to remove all food from the minibar as well.
My daughter's allergy has not stopped us from traveling, but I do work hard at keeping her safe. But, I work just as hard keeping her safe at school, birthday parties, camp, and after-school activities in the U.S. as well. It's just our life. The link is below. Good luck and have fun.
https://www.selectwisely.com
Apr 16th, 2016, 04:15 AM
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I don't know as I have never been to Singapore! Good question! I would still encourage the OP to take the cards in English because sometimes it's less of a language barrier and more simply not understanding what an allergy is or the potential severity of the issue.
Apr 16th, 2016, 04:18 AM
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Other than in the back alleys and neighborhoods there is no problem with English ... Singapore was a British colony/protectorate for over a hundred years. Nonetheless I do like the SelectWisely idea.
Apr 16th, 2016, 07:06 AM
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Singapore is English speaking, for the most part. I've been going there for many years. I also have food allergies, three major ones. I have never had a problem with food there. But, if I had a child with such allergies, I'd take the cards along. You never know and food allergies are a serious matter.
I'm not allergic to the same times that your child is allergic to, but if I had those allergies, I'd also take along the cards. Mine are corn,chocolate, and dairy products except butter. They're easier to avoid in foods in Asia, but difficult to avoid in Europe.
Happy Travels!
I'm not allergic to the same times that your child is allergic to, but if I had those allergies, I'd also take along the cards. Mine are corn,chocolate, and dairy products except butter. They're easier to avoid in foods in Asia, but difficult to avoid in Europe.
Happy Travels!
