From Bee Stings to Car Crashes: How MedicAlert Saved My Life
From Bee Stings to Car Crashes: How MedicAlert Saved My Life Rick has been a proud member of MedicAlert since August 1968, following a life-threatening
Category: Allergies
Back-to-School Action Plan: Navigating Your Child’s Medical Needs
Back to school can be stressful for parents of children with medical needs. Learn how to create a supportive learning environment, develop a medical action plan, communicate with school staff, and empower your child. Discover essential tips for navigating the school year with confidence.
On the Courts: Penicillin Allergy and the Boston Celtics
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
Food Allergies, Anaphylaxis and Running
I had my first anaphylactic shock reaction to fish in 1989, a couple months before my 9th birthday. I arrived at the hospital in time to receive epinephrine and thankfully I survived. Allergy tests would reveal I was allergic to all seafood and fish, though I’d been eating it without incident nearly every week for my
Living with Life-Threatening Food Allergies
My MedicAlert bracelet has remained on my wrist for the past twenty-one years. It has seen me through every dance performance, breakup, sleepover, and most importantly, allergic reaction. While the styles, allergies, and chain length have changed over the years, one thing remains clear: this bracelet is my lifeline.