General emergency guidance — not a personal medical record.

If there is immediate danger, severe trouble breathing, unresponsiveness, a serious injury, or you are unsure whether the situation is life-threatening, call 911 now and follow the dispatcher’s instructions.

Severe Allergies & Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis can progress quickly. Warning signs can include trouble breathing, wheezing, throat or tongue swelling, widespread hives, dizziness, collapse, or symptoms affecting more than one body system after a likely exposure.

Act immediately

• Call 911 and say you suspect anaphylaxis.
• If the person has their prescribed epinephrine auto-injector, help them follow their personal plan and the device instructions if you are trained and permitted to do so.
• Keep the person in a safe position and follow the dispatcher’s instructions. Do not make them stand or walk.
• Even if symptoms improve, emergency evaluation is still needed.

Do not

• Do not delay calling 911 to wait for symptoms to worsen.
• Do not give food or drink to a person who has trouble breathing, is drowsy, or cannot swallow safely.

Source: NHS — Anaphylaxis.

Important

• Look for a medical ID, emergency card, phone Medical ID, or caregiver contact.
• Do not assume this page describes the person’s diagnosis, medicines, allergies, or personal care plan.
• Do not give medicine, food, or drink unless the person’s own plan or emergency professionals direct you and it is safe to do so.
• Stay with the person when it is safe, protect their privacy, and give responders the time symptoms began and what you observed.

CareID Alert provides general educational guidance only. It does not replace 911, professional medical advice, or a person-specific emergency plan.