Allergic to Latex Medical Alert Bracelets, Medical Alert Dog Tags, Medical Alert Pendants
Medical ID Bracelets, Medical ID Tags, Medical ID Necklaces – Custom Engraved!
The American College of Emergency Physicians advises people to “carry an emergency medical ID card or wear medical ID jewelry if they have a health condition, allergy, implanted device or if they are taking medications that might be life-threatening.” If you or a loved one has an allergy to Latex, Shop Now for your Allergic to Latex Medical Alert Bracelets, Dog Tags or Necklaces.
Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product made from a milky fluid from rubber trees. If you have a latex allergy, your body mistakes latex for a harmful substance.Natural rubber latex should not be confused with synthetic rubber made from chemicals. Synthetic rubber products, including “latex” house paints, are not made with natural latex and do not trigger allergic reactions in people who are allergic to products made with natural rubber latex.
Latex allergy may cause allergic reactions ranging from skin irritation to anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition. Your doctor can determine if you have a latex allergy or if you’re at risk of developing a latex allergy.
Understanding latex allergy and knowing common sources of latex can help you prevent allergic reactions.
How is latex allergy treated?
The best treatment for latex allergy is avoidance. If you have severe latex allergy reaction you should:
- Wear medical alert identification
- Carry an epinephrine (adrenaline) (EPIPEN) auto-injector for emergency treatment
Health care workers with a history of latex sensitivity who must wear gloves should stop wearing latex gloves. Their co-workers should also not use latex gloves, but rather switch to synthetic gloves.
Patients with latex allergy are at risk of asthma on exposure to latex-containing aerosols. They should try to avoid areas where powdered latex gloves or other latex products are used.
Our Allergic to Latex medical alert bracelets, medical ID or necklaces are critically important and may save your life in an emergency situation. If you are ever hurt or injured – and not able to speak for yourself – our allergic to latex medical alert bracelets or medical ID may be the only way first responders or doctors know how to begin treating you.
We recommend that your engraving information include:
- Name and date of birth
- Address (Street, City, State)
- Allergies (Medications, Food, Other)
- Expected Allergic Reaction (mild, moderate, severe)
- Specific medical condition(s)
- Specific name of the medication(s) you are taking that affect life-saving treatments
When room allows we recommend adding:
- I.C.E. name and phone number (Emergency contact)
- Doctor name and phone number
Universal Medical Data, LLC offers CUSTOM ENGRAVED Medical ID Bracelets, Medical ID Dog Tags and Pendants for you to personalize using the suggestions above.
FREE Online Access Emergency Medical Card.
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Update your information as frequently as you want
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If you or a loved one are severely allergic to latex, you are not alone. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is one of the most trusted resources for information, education, referral and support. Click HERE for more information on this subject.
