Carry, Show and Tell People about your Allergies
If you have allergies, Carry, Show and Tell are some alerting actions you can take to be prepared, reduce risks and create safer situations for you when on the go, meeting new people or in new allergy-risk situations for the first time.
Follow these easy steps to be prepared, reduce risks and be safer with your allergies-
Step 1- CARRY to be Prepared
When you have allergies, it's always important to CARRY your Emergency Medication, such as an EpiPen, Anapen or other medications for your allergies.
Along with emergency medication, it's also important that you CARRY your Visual Allergy Alert with you.
What is a Visual Allergy Alert?
A Visual Allergy Alert is a visible aid for you to Show and Tell (present) your allergies and emergency instructions to people to prevent risks and increase safety through Allergy Awareness. This can be through a digital My Allergy Card, physical Allergy Card, Medical Alert Bracelet, Action Plan, Emergency Necklace, etc.
Step 2- SHOW others your Visual Allergy Alert and Emergency Medication
With your Visual Allergy Alert and Emergency Medication in hand, make others allergy aware and SHOW them (especially in new situations):
- What Allergies you have, and what to do in case of a reaction
- What Emergency Medication you're carrying, so they are familiar with it
Step 3- TELL others about your Allergies
While you are showing them your Visual Allergy Alert and Emergency Medication, also TELL them about your allergies and what to do in the case of a reaction.
WHY SHOW and TELL?
When people both see and hear information, they’re more likely to remember it. By using a familiar concept, 'SHOW' and 'TELL', you are ensuring others are alerted twice, which strengthens their awareness and helps them with remembering your allergies and how to help you if you have a reaction.
So next time you're on the go, by yourself, or you're just in a new situation, Carry, Show, and Tell people about your allergies to be prepared, reduce risks and be safer.
You can use this for your own allergies, or on behalf of someone you care for who has allergies.
