Medical Alert Bracelets and Medical ID Products

What is a medical alert bracelet?

A medical alert bracelet (also known as a medical ID) is a piece of jewelry that contains important details about your medical condition. In an emergency, first responders and medical staff can look at this item to learn about your medical condition. Sometimes the medical ID may be a necklace or ankle bracelet.

A medical ID is helpful for children and other people who may not be able to tell medical staff about their condition. The bracelet can include alerts about such topics as:

• Diseases
• Bleeding disorders
• Disabilities
• Allergies
• Medications
• Implanted devices, such as a heparin pump

Your care team might recommend that your child wear a medical alert bracelet. It is a good idea for your child to wear it all times. 

Information on the medical alert bracelet

Look for a bracelet that includes the universal medical alert symbol. You can get a bracelet that has one condition, or several conditions printed on it, or you can get a medical ID product engraved just for you.

Buying a medical alert bracelet and medical ID products 

Talk to your child’s care team about where to find bracelets in your area. You can also find them online.

Other types of medical ID products include bracelets, bangles, necklaces, watch attachments, dog tags, cell phone attachments, charms, key chains, and cards. If you have questions, reach out to your child’s care team.