Allergic to Peanuts 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 allergies to Peanuts, Shop Now for your Allergic to Peanuts Medical Alert Bracelets, Dog Tags or Necklaces.
Although nearly any food is capable of causing an allergic reaction, there are eight foods that account for approximately 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions.These foods are:
- Peanuts
- Milk
- Wheat
- Fish
- Tree Nuts
- Eggs
- Soy
- Shellfish
Here are some interesting facts from FARE – Food Allergy Research & Education. http://www.foodallergy.org
- Every 3 minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency department – that is more than 200,000 emergency department visits per year
- A reaction to food can range from a mild response (such as an itchy mouth) to anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially deadly reaction.
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported that food allergies result in more than 300,000 ambulatory-care visits a year among children under the age of 18. Food allergy is the leading cause of anaphylaxis outside the hospital setting.
- Once an anaphylactic reaction starts, a medication called epinephrine is the first line of defense to treat the reaction, and you should immediately seek emergency medical attention by calling 911. You can protect yourself by learning the symptoms of allergic reactions and knowing what steps to take if you have a severe reaction.
- Teenagers and young adults with food allergies are at the highest risk of fatal food-induced anaphylaxis
- Individuals with food allergies who also have asthma may be at increased risk for severe/fatal food allergy reactions
- Symptoms of anaphylaxis may recur after initially subsiding and experts recommend an observation period of about four hours to monitor that the reaction has been resolved.
- It is possible to have anaphylaxis without any skin symptoms (no rash, hives).
- Failure to promptly (i.e., within minutes) treat food anaphylaxis with epinephrine is a risk factor for fatalities.
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 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 both custom engraved Medical ID Bracelets, Medical ID Dog Tags and Pendants as well as pre-engraved products of the most common food allergies including Peanuts and Tree Nuts.
Universal Medical Data, LLC offers CUSTOM ENGRAVED Medical ID Bracelets, Medical ID Dog Tags and Pendants for you to personalize using the suggestions above.
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If you or a loved one are severely allergic to some foods, 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
