What is an allergy band?
“…a medical alert bracelet (or necklace) lets others know that you have a serious allergy in case you have a reaction and you’re unable to communicate.” You simply never know when a reaction might happen.
What color is an allergy wristband?
RED
It is recommended that hospitals adopt the color of RED for the Allergy Alert designation. Hospitals should develop a consistent process for indicating specific allergy (noted in medical record, written on band etc.).
Who needs an allergy bracelet?
Who Needs Medical Alert Bracelets for Allergies? Anyone with a moderate to serious allergy would benefit from a medical allergy bracelet. This is a big one. More than a million kids in the United States are allergic to peanuts, and peanuts are one of the leading causes of serious allergy attacks.
What does a yellow arm band mean?
Yellow is used to symbolize awareness for certain diseases, such as bladder cancer, liver disease, obesity, and spina bifida. It is also used for missing children.
What do different color arm bands mean?
YELLOW GOLD (AMBER) – childhood cancer. LIME GREEN – lymph nodes cancer. GREEN – gall bladder & liver cancer, cerebral palsy, organ donation, mental health, missing children, literacy, dwarfism. SEAFOAM GREEN – Celiac disease, speech impediments. TEAL – ovarian & cervical cancer, Tourette syndrome, food allergies.
What does a pink armband mean?
support for breast cancer
Wearing a pink bracelet represents support for breast cancer.
Why choose an allergy bracelet?
An allergy bracelet speaks for you when you can’t speak for yourself. Medical personnel are trained to look for medical bracelets, so you can rest assured that you will be diagnosed and treated rapidly. Peanut allergy.
How do mediband allergy bracelets work?
These Mediband allergy bracelets protect adults and kids with allergies by making sure their allergy is known in an emergency. Anaphylaxis can have a very rapid onset, not leaving time for you to alert those around you to what’s going on.
Are there any medical alert accessories for kids?
Whoever said that medical alert accessories can’t be fun clearly hasn’t seen our popular food allergy & medical awareness bracelets and charms for kids! Accessorize them in safety with our award-winning allergy and medical bracelets for children. Need an insulated case for your epipens?