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This page provides general condition guidance. It is not connected to a specific person and contains no personal emergency information.
This page provides general condition guidance. It is not connected to a specific person and contains no personal emergency information.
General Condition Guidance
Severe Allergies Emergency Guide
This person may experience a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, swelling, hives, and dizziness. Help locate an epinephrine auto-injector and call 911 immediately after epinephrine is used.
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
Find Emergency ID
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Understanding CareID Guide Levels
Condition-Ready Guide
Included with a CareID product. Indicates the selected condition applies to the person. Not personalized unless the owner adds information.
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The CareID Connect experience with individual contacts, medications, allergies, communication needs, and emergency instructions.
CareID Access Options
A guide is most useful when someone can find it at the moment help is needed. CareID Beacon, CareID Card, and CareID Wallet make emergency guidance visible and accessible from the person, their wallet, or their phone.
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Get a Personalized CareIDDraft content version: 2026-08 · Medical review pending