Medical Alert Identification

In a medical emergency, many children cannot communicate what they need. A medical alert bracelet or pendant can provide vital information to assist school and medical personnel begin appropriate, life-saving care.

If your child has a serious health condition that may require emergency care, please discuss the advantages of wearing this identification jewelry with your child’s physician or pharmacist. Below is a sample list of health conditions that may require special care in an emergency.

• Severe food allergy
• Severe bee sting allergy
• Severe medication allergy
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Epilepsy
• Bleeding disorder
• Heart disease

Your school nurse must be made aware of any serious health conditions and emergency treatment measures.