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Replies to "Excuse my question but what is the vial of life?"
@kathymcl "File of Life". Typically it lists your name, emergency contacts, allergies, major medical conditions, medications, medical team names/contact info. When we signed up for the ambulance service in town, we got a File of Life from them. It has a magnetic piece on it that allows you to place it in fridge. But I have also seen them handed out by organizations. senior citizens centers, hospitals, etc. Here is the website, as you can see they are not expensive https://www.folife.org/
There is also "Vial of Life" which uses a decal on front door or window, to advise first responders of your medical information located in your fridge of freezer, in a sealed bag. Works on the same prinicipal.
If you have a home emergency, and cannot communicate with a rescuer, these devices can be a game-changer. Personally, I use a file of life, and I also wear a Medic Alert bracelet.
Ginger
@kathymc1 Vial of life it has all your medical information on it . YOur Dr. ,meds, health problems , hospital you Dr is at . If the EMT,s find you unconcius they know to look on the ref. then inside it we where told by the program from the firemen we had to put the vial of life in the refreg. and the sticker on the refreg. door . Also my Dr. requested a end of life sheet from me so she knows my wishes when in hospital . This is a important tool for you to have