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The
Vial of Life also contains a specially designed sticker to place on your
front door or window to notify emergency medical personnel that you have a
Vial of Life. You can also place a Vial of Life in the glove compartment of
your car and put the sticker on the car window.
How does the Vial of Life work?
In the
event of a medical emergency, paramedics will look for the Vial of Life
sticker on your front door or window. When the paramedics see the sticker,
they will know to get the Vial from the top shelf of the refrigerator door.
The paramedics will then have vital medical information which may assist them
as they begin treatment.
Who should participate in
the Vial of Life?
Anyone
can benefit from a having a Vial of Life, but it is particularly useful for senior citizens and
those who have a chronic illness or live alone.
How
do I get a Vial of Life?
The
Vials are free and you can get them from any Wal-Mart Pharmacy in New
Mexico.
A public service brought to
you by
Wal-Mart Pharmacies, the UNM
College of Pharmacy and the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center.
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