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CareID AlertSevere Allergies
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This condition was selected for the person carrying or wearing this CareID. Personal identity, medications, allergies, and caregiver contacts have not been added.

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Severe Allergies / Anaphylaxis Emergency Guide

This CareID is associated with a person at risk of a severe allergic reaction. Look for signs of anaphylaxis, locate prescribed rescue medication when identified, and call 911 when indicated.

Personal Information Has Not Been Added

This CareID identifies the selected condition but does not contain the person’s name, medications, allergies, caregiver contacts, or individual instructions.

Check the person’s CareID Card, phone Medical ID, CareID Wallet, CareID Vault, wallet, bag, or other emergency identification for additional written information.

Emergency Guidance

Immediate Steps

  • Recognize symptoms: difficulty breathing, swelling of face/lips/tongue, hives, dizziness, weak pulse.
  • Help locate an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen or similar).
  • Assist with administering epinephrine if the person cannot do it themselves and you are trained or following verified instructions.
  • Call 911 immediately after epinephrine is used — even if symptoms improve.
  • Keep the person lying down with legs elevated unless breathing difficulty makes this uncomfortable.

Call 911 Immediately If:

  • Epinephrine has been administered — always call 911 after
  • The person has difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • There is swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • The person becomes dizzy, weak, or loses consciousness
  • No auto-injector is available and symptoms are progressing

Do Not:

  • Do not delay calling 911 — anaphylaxis is life-threatening
  • Do not give food or drink if breathing or swallowing is impaired
  • Do not assume symptoms will resolve on their own
  • Do not administer medication that is not the person's verified prescription
  • Do not leave the person alone — a second reaction can occur

After the Immediate Situation

  • The person must be evaluated by emergency medical services
  • A second reaction can occur hours after the first
  • Stay with the person until EMS arrives
  • Provide used auto-injector to emergency responders

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