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My 9 year just got diagnosed with itp My question is should she get a medical id bracelet to wear at school

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She spent 6 days in th hospital. Her levels are coming up im just worried about something happening at school

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NickyD

Yes without a doubt - it helps when they are out of school as well.

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kered

I agree with NickyD and an ID wrist band would be useful to many others too. I wear one just in case of an accident so that any A and E Department would know about my chronic ITP instantly. Hopefully your daughter's ITP will not be chronic.

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Destinys_mommy9788

My five year old has itp but i just keep the school nurse updated on her levels and make everyone that comes in contact with her is aware of her disorder been working great for us

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PKScott

I have a medical alert ID bracelet for myself. I would buy on for my child if my child had ITP. I would let my child be an active part in choosing the style for the bracelet and I would also let my child help me tell their teacher, nurse, principal, and secretary of the school. Together, the parents and the child, can become a team a form an action plan. Let your child take the lead. At 9, your child has the skills to do this :) so empower your child! Love and light my ITP friends... Ps...I'm a retired teacher.... :)

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A former teacher, who didn't proof before she posted, hehehe...

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