Allergies

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Best Medical IDs for Nickel and Metal Allergies

October 4, 2022
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If you have any chronic health condition, wearing a high-quality medical ID is critical to keeping you safe in a medical emergency. But what if you have an allergy to the nickel or metal found in many medical IDs? The itching, rash, and discomfort that metal allergies can cause are disruptive and can prevent you […]

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Back-to-School Action Plan: Living with Allergies

November 12, 2021
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As summer comes to an end, parents are preparing for the start of a new school year. For parents of children living with allergies, going back to school can be an especially stressful time. Parents, typically, can best control their children’s exposure to allergens as well as recognize the first symptoms of an allergic reaction. […]

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Kids and Allergies: Navigating Holiday Parties at School

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As the holidays approach, we want our children to enjoy all school festivities. However, as a parent of a child with food allergies, this also brings extra concerns and stress. Studies show that activities outside the norm, like class parties, present a higher risk for children with food allergies. The goal is to ensure that […]

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Frank’s Story: A Legendary MedicAlert Advocate

June 28, 2021
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At the infirmary, Frank was given an injection of penicillin. By the time he could roll his sleeve back down, Frank went into anaphylactic shock – dizziness, stomach cramps, profuse sweating, vomiting – and within three minutes, Frank hit the floor. When he came to five minutes later, the doctor was hovering over him with

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