The Importance of Medical Alert Tags

Medical alert tags are for people who wish to alert medical professionals to their health conditions in an emergency. If you have diabetes, allergies or any type of chronic disease, a medical alert tag is notice of that, making emergency treatment easier for both the patient and the doctor.

Severe Allergies and Life-Threatening Situations

• For people who are at risk for severe allergic reactions, as well as drug interactions, strokes, seizures, heart attacks, cardiac arrest or other life-threatening situations, medical alert tags can make the difference in an emergency. The tag will bear the symbol of your condition. The process of administering medicine or going ahead with treatment will be faster and safer.

Medications Alert

• The medical alert tag can also list medications that you currently take, especially those that are known to have negative interactions with other drugs. This includes drugs for high blood pressure, as well as anti-psychotic and anti-seizure medications, insulin and steroids.

Emergency Contact and Personal Information

• In case you cannot provide information during an emergency, the medical alert tag can be engraved with the names of a family member or other contact person. Many medical tags have room as well for your name, address, phone number and date of birth. Personal information can be helpful because a hospital might have your health information in its database. Medical alert tags can be engraved to show your medical condition on the front, with your emergency contact or personal information on the back.

For Children

• Many children have serious health concerns, such as severe allergic reactions to drugs or foods. Children who have autism or are taking any type of prescription medicine can be easily identified through use of medical alert tags. Many such tags are designed for children.

For Pets

• Medical alert tags are also available with information specific to your pet. This is especially useful during a natural disaster such as a flood or hurricane, when the pet can be lost. The tag can include the pet's emergency contact information.