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Top: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Allergies: Latex  (16)

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NIOSH Latex Alert *Cool Site* - Recommendations for preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace.

AAAAI: Some Foods May Cause Reactions in Latex Sensitive Individuals - Foods containing proteins similar to latex that may trigger allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

American Latex Allergy Association - Provides resources for people allergic to natural rubber latex, including latex free alternative product lists, informational packets, support groups, and a newsletter.

Health Link MCW - An article about healthcare workers and latex allergies. Includes diagnosing and treatment.

Latex Allergies - Information about natural rubber latex (NRL) allergies in the workplace (particularly in health care), the law, and the role of the Health and Safety Executive. [UK]

Latex Allergy - A guide to creating a latex-free environment with a photo database of relevant products. How to recognize Intra-operative anaphylaxis and how to receive a sensitized patient.

Latex Allergy - Latex Allergy article written by Dr. Sumana Reddy (1998). Covers basic facts about natural rubber latex allergy.

Latex Allergy - An explanation as to what latex is and about the allergy. Reactions, who is at risk, the connection between latex and food and what to do if you think you have this allergy.

Latex Allergy Links - A listing of latex allergy-related sites, with links to articles, a message board, and a guestbook.

Latex Allergy Links Message Board - A semi-public message board for posting information, asking questions, or responding to questions regarding latex allergy issues.

Latex Allergy Support Group [LASG] - Formed to raise awareness in the general public and healthcare workers, support those affected, and encourage investigation and prevention. Information about their activities, publications, membership, and resources. [UK]

LATEX (Natural Rubber) in the Hospital Environment - Non-latex alternative products list from the Spina Bifida Association. [PDF]

Latex Support Group for Military Nurses, Patients, and Families. - Support for nurses working in military healthcare - open to all. Goal is to share latex information related to military issues like deployment.

NIOSH/Pub 98-113/Latex Allergy A Prevention Guide - NIOSH's newest publication on latex allergy.

Special Hazard Review/Rubber Products Manufacturing - NIOSH document reporting the adverse health affects for workers in the rubber industry.

Court Reporter Sues Big Law Firms - Philadelphia Business Journal - Court reporter sues big law firms in alleged latex allergy-related conspiracy.

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