Where is my medical info stored when I use this emergency card generator?

In your browser only. Everything you type stays in your device's localStorage and never reaches any server — no upload, no account, no cloud copy, nothing logged. The PDF is rendered in your browser too. If you clear your browser data, the saved card disappears with it. This is by design: medical data is sensitive enough that the safest place for it is the device you control.

How big should an emergency wallet card be?

Standard credit-card size — 3.5 by 2 inches (about 8.6 by 5.4 cm). That fits every wallet, ID holder, lanyard pocket, and most phone cases. The generator outputs at exactly this size with cut lines, so you can print on regular letter paper and trim. Lamination doubles its lifespan; sweat and pocket lint will fade printer ink within 6 months otherwise.

How big is the fridge card and where does it go?

It is 5 inches wide and 7 to 9 inches tall — a long medication list and the scannable QR code both add height — and it prints on a single letter or A4 sheet. It is sized to be visible from across a kitchen and to leave room for the larger type that older eyes (and rushed paramedics) can read. It's designed to be magneted to the front of a refrigerator. EMS personnel in the US, UK, and Canada are explicitly trained to check the fridge — the "Message in a Bottle" tradition the UK's Lions Clubs popularized in the 1980s — making this the single most discoverable spot in a senior's home for medical info.

Which country emergency numbers does this card pre-fill?

Step 4 of the generator pre-fills numbers for the United States (911, 988 Crisis Lifeline, Poison Control 1-800-222-1222), the United Kingdom (999, NHS 111, 112), Canada (911, 811 health line, 988 mental health), Pakistan (Rescue 1122, Edhi Foundation 115, Police 15, Fire 16), and the EU-wide 112. You can also add or override any number manually — useful for regional variations like Punjab Rescue 1122 sub-lines or Australian 000.

How often should I update an emergency info card?

Whenever your medications, conditions, or emergency contacts change — even a dose change counts. Also after any hospitalization, a new diagnosis, when a contact moves or changes their phone number, and at every annual physical as a hard checkpoint. An out-of-date card with the wrong drug name or wrong contact is worse than no card at all because staff will trust it. Reprinting takes about three minutes since your details stay saved in your browser.

What information should I put on a medical ID card?

Drug allergies first, in capital letters — the most consequential field. Then current medications with doses (especially blood thinners, insulin, and beta-blockers), key medical conditions (diabetes type, cardiac history, pacemaker, kidney disease), blood type if you actually know it from a lab report, two emergency contacts who will answer their phone, your local emergency number, and any implanted device. See /blog/what-to-put-on-medical-id-card for the full priority-ordered checklist.

How do I make an emergency card for an elderly parent who has dementia?

Use the generator to fill in their medications, diagnoses, primary doctor, and at least two contacts. For dementia specifically, also include the home address (an exception to the usual "leave address off" rule — it helps responders return a wandering parent), a clear "I have Alzheimer's / dementia, please call my contact" line, and any caregiver consent notes. Print one for their wallet, one for their fridge, and a laminated copy for any bag they carry. /dementia-emergency-card has condition-specific guidance.

Is this emergency card generator really free?

Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark on the card, no upsell. The site is funded by display ads on informational pages (never the card-creation flow) and modest affiliate links to medical-alert products we'd use ourselves. You can create, download, and reprint as many cards as needed for yourself, family, and anyone you care for.

Can I print four wallet cards on one sheet of letter paper?

Yes. The "Combined" download option gives you a single landscape letter PDF with four wallet cards arranged 2×2 plus a fridge card on the second page, with dotted cut lines between each. One print run gives you one for your wallet, one for a partner, one spare, and the fridge version — all from a single trip to the printer.

Why do seniors need an emergency info card more than younger adults?

Three reasons: more medications (the average American 65+ takes 4–5 prescription drugs daily, many with safety-critical interactions), more chronic conditions that change emergency treatment (diabetes, anti-coagulant therapy, pacemakers), and a higher likelihood of being unable to communicate during a medical event (stroke, syncope, dementia confusion). Younger adults benefit too, but the absolute risk reduction per card is highest in the 65+ population.

Will the card help if my parent has Alzheimer's and gets confused?

Yes — and it's arguably more valuable for them than for someone who can speak for themselves. A laminated wallet card or sewn-in clothing label with name, condition, contact, and home address is the recommended approach by the Alzheimer's Association for Stage 5+ dementia. It works alongside MedicAlert bracelets and GPS trackers; see /blog/best-emergency-card-elderly-parents-alzheimers for the full caregiver buying guide.

What's the difference between a printable card and a MedicAlert bracelet?

Bracelets are noticed faster — they're usually the first thing a paramedic sees, especially during a CPR survey — but they hold only a few words. Printed wallet cards hold 50–100× more detail (drug names, doses, doctor contact, specific instructions) but require the responder to find a wallet. Best practice for high-stakes conditions (anaphylaxis, Type 1 diabetes, anti-coagulants, epilepsy) is both: bracelet alerts in the first 30 seconds, card supplies the detail that follows. /blog/printable-medical-card-vs-medicalert-vs-road-id has the full comparison.

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Free Emergency Info Card & ICE Card Template

Create a free printable wallet-sized or fridge-sized emergency information card with your medical details, allergies, medications, blood type, and emergency contacts. Perfect for seniors, elderly parents, and caregivers. Pre-fills emergency numbers for the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, UAE, Pakistan, and the EU — or add your own. 100% private: your data never leaves your browser.

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Used by families across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, UAE, and Pakistan

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Data never leaves your device
Print at home
Takes 3 minutes

How to Make an Emergency Info Card

Fill in Your Details

Five short steps — name, medical info, allergies and medications, emergency contacts, local numbers — in a form designed for seniors.

Preview Your Card

See exactly what your wallet-sized and fridge-sized emergency cards will look like before downloading.

Download & Print

Download your cards as a PDF and print them at home. Choose wallet, fridge, or combined format with cut lines.

Why Every Senior Needs an Emergency Card

Wallet-sized ICE card (3.5" × 2") fits in your purse or wallet like a credit card
Fridge emergency card (5" wide, prints on one letter/A4 sheet) where first responders look first
Country presets (US 911, UK 999/111, Canada 911/811, Pakistan 1122/115, EU 112)
Customizable emergency numbers — add or edit any number you need
Your data stays 100% private on your device — nothing sent online
Save and update your card anytime as medications change
Free combined PDF: 4 wallet cards + 1 fridge card with cut lines
Works even when your phone is dead, locked, or damaged

What to Put on Your Emergency Info Card

A good medical ID card should contain information that helps first responders treat you correctly in an emergency. Here is what to include:

Full name and date of birth for identification
Blood type (A+, B-, O+, etc.) for transfusions
Drug allergies (Penicillin, Aspirin, Sulfa drugs, etc.)
Current medications with dosages (Metformin 500mg, Lisinopril 10mg)
Medical conditions (Diabetes, Heart Disease, Pacemaker, Blood Thinners)
Emergency contacts with name, phone, and relationship
Local emergency numbers (911 in the US/Canada, 999 in the UK, 1122 in Pakistan, 112 in the EU)

An ICE Card Template You Don't Have to Fill In by Hand

Most free ICE card templates are blank forms: you download a PDF, print it, and write your medical details in by hand — then do it again every time a medication changes. This one works the other way round. You type your information once and get back a finished, typeset card with your name, conditions, medications, allergies and emergency contacts already printed on it. (A long medication list is carried in full on the fridge card; the wallet card abbreviates it and points there, because there is only so much room on a credit-card-sized print.)

You get both sizes from the same form: a wallet ICE card (3.5″ × 2″) that fits a card slot like a credit card, and a larger fridge card (5″ wide and 7–9″ tall, depending on how much you list) for the place first responders are trained to check at home. No account, no email, and no watermark beyond a small site URL at the bottom — everything you type stays in your browser and is never uploaded.

If you're not sure what the label itself means, start with what ICE stands for — then come back and make the card.

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Who Should Carry an Emergency Card?

Seniors & Elderly

Especially those living alone, with chronic conditions, or taking multiple medications.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Patients

Patients who may not be able to communicate their medical needs in an emergency.

Caregivers & Family Members

Create cards for elderly parents, grandparents, or anyone you care for.

People with Severe Allergies

Drug allergies, food allergies, or bee sting allergies that require immediate treatment.

International travelers

Carry a card with local emergency numbers and your medical info translated for paramedics abroad.

Anyone on Medication

If you take blood thinners, insulin, or other critical medications, first responders need to know.

Cards for Specific Conditions

Tailored guidance for what to put on an emergency card if you have one of these conditions.

Diabetes Emergency Card

Insulin, CGM/pump, hypoglycemia plan — what paramedics need.

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Dementia / Alzheimer’s Card

Wandering, ER visits, lost-person scenarios — for caregivers.

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Heart Condition Card

Pacemaker/ICD, blood thinners, cardiac history — for cardiac patients.

Open guide

Allergy / Anaphylaxis Card

Specific allergens, EpiPen brand and location, asthma comorbidity — for severe-allergy patients.

Open guide

Cards by Country

Country-specific emergency numbers pre-filled, with a printable medical ID card alongside.

US Emergency Card

911 · 988 Crisis Lifeline · Poison Control · 211 · 811 — for American residents.

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UK Emergency Card

999 · NHS 111 · 112 — with NHS context for British residents and travellers.

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Canada Emergency Card

911 · 811 health line · 988 mental health — by province.

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Australia Emergency Card

000 · 112 · Health Direct 1800 022 222 — for Australian residents.

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India Emergency Card

112 ERSS · 108 ambulance · state-level services — nationwide.

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UAE Emergency Card

999 · 998 · 997 · Dubai DCAS 901 — for residents and expats.

Open guide

Pakistan Emergency Card

Rescue 1122 · Edhi 115 · Police 15 — with full nationwide coverage.

Open guide

Pet Emergency Card

Free printable lost-pet ID with owner phone, microchip ID, vet contact, allergies, and an optional reward note. Wallet + fridge sizes — slip one in the leash bag, the carrier, your wallet.

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Emergency Preparedness Guides

What to Put on a Medical ID Card

Complete guide to the essential information every medical alert card should contain.

What Information Do Paramedics Actually Look For?

Inside the first 60 seconds of a paramedic call — SAMPLE history, ABCDE primary survey, and the drug classes that change treatment in real time.

Best Emergency Cards for Elderly Parents with Alzheimer's

Caregiver buying guide — card vs MedicAlert vs GPS device, by Alzheimer's stage, with how to handle a parent who won't wear it.

Emergency Card for Blood Thinners

Warfarin, Eliquis, Plavix — what to put on a card so paramedics know your bleeding risk and reversal agent before they touch you.

ICE Card vs Medical Alert Bracelet vs Phone ID

MedicAlert, Road ID, wallet card, or phone — real costs, engraving limits, EMS visibility, and a decision matrix for each situation.

Emergency Card vs Phone Medical ID

Your phone dies. A printed card doesn't. Why the best setup uses both — and how to keep them in sync.

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Frequently asked questions

ICE stands for "In Case of Emergency." On a wallet card, it labels the contact and medical information first responders should reach for if you can't speak. Originally a phone-contacts convention popularized by UK paramedics in 2005, the term now applies to any printed or digital record meant for the moment after an accident, collapse, or medical event. A wallet ICE card works when your phone is dead, locked, or destroyed in the same incident.

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