If you know what a USB memory stick is, skip this paragraph. USB means Universal Serial BUS and a memory stick is a small piece of hardware that plugs into one of the USB slots on your computer. They come in various data sizes from 256 MB to about 2 GB and are a very convenient way of storing data and carrying it with you to plug into another computer.
The idea of carrying information about your health history and known problems such as diabetes, cardiac weakness, allergies etc is not new. So taking it high tech is a natural progression. A company called Angel allows you to carry all your important health history with you on an Angel Key (memory stick) that pops open to your health information when can plugged into any PC . There are also other options that allow to create your own "blotter" online or simply print out an information sheet you carry with you. Take a look at all their products on their website.
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