What are the new airport security guidelines for traveling with AVONEX?
In response to the tragic events of September 11, the FAA has greatly increased security at our nation’s airports. These new security measures are necessary to insure the safety of airline passengers. However, the new restrictions may also affect the ease in which people with MS may travel with their injectable medications in carry-on luggage. Most importantly, people with MS should know that they still can fly with their medications in their carry-on luggage; they just need to take care to follow the procedures listed below. We received this information from a representative of the FAA’s Aviation, Security and Planning Division in Washington, DC. Passengers may board airplanes with their injection systems only if they can produce their MS medication and syringes with a professional, pharmaceutical pre-printed label clearly identifying the medication. We have been told that no exceptions will be made. Since the prescription label is usually located on the outside of the box containing
