Hannah Kean was diagnosed at the age of 21 with Anaphylaxis after a life time of baffling ill health and regular hospital visits since she was a toddler. The diagnosis was made after Hannah experienced an unexpected anaphylactic attack from eating an instant packet of macaroni cheese.

“The only reasonable explanation for such a serious reaction to the microwaved packet of macaroni cheese is that it must have been manufactured on equipment used to produce seafood or fish products”, Miss Kean said.

“Ever since then I have been fatally allergic to iodine, (more…)

If you or a family member has a medical condition, protect yourself with a Mediband – so medical assistance can assess your needs quickly.

1. Allergies.  Mediband Plus is your discreet, secure, potential life saver. A mediband plus bracelet lets you print details of a medical condition, plus an access membership number that medical personnel can use to see a full run down on your medical history, including allergies, before treatment.

2. Medical Database. Your medical history doesn’t have to be there for all to see (more…)

A Windsor woman whose father died from choking on his food just days after moving into a long-term care home has launched a $6-million lawsuit alleging wrongful death and a cover-up by the home’s staff.

“His death was needless,” said Lisa Joseph, whose 80-year-old father Michael Joseph had spent barely two days at Heron Terrace Long Term Care Community in Windsor before he was hospitalized after choking and died. He was mistakenly served solid rather than pureed food even though the home knew he was at high risk of choking if he ate solid food, Joseph said. (more…)

If so, we want to hear your story . . .

There are over 230,000 adults and children with potentially fatal ailments wearing Mediband medical wristbands in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the United States of America.

As you know, Medibands help to alert other people and medicos of the wearer’s condition such as diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, anaphylaxis, and drug or food intolerances.

We would love to hear from you if you believe MedibandPlus* or a Mediband bracelet has helped to prevent a fatal outcome for you or your family.

Schools out and summer is finally here. With days filled with fun in the sun, the pool and the beach, I would like to reach out to all the caregivers especially those of children who love to swim during hot summer months.

I wanted to introduce you to Medical ID Marketplace , makers of custom medical bracelets and accessories. Mixing fashion with safety, Medical ID Marketplace has the ideal accessory for swimming safety, the MediBand.

If something were to happen and an EMT were called to a scene of an accident, the MediBand helps (more…)