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The Rubber Room - Latex Allergy Discussion Group
Talk about natural rubber latex allergy online. Join, unsubscribe, search the Rubber Archives, study latex allergy, or ask for help.
www.immune.com
Special Hazard Review/Rubber Products Manufacturing
NIOSH document reporting the adverse health affects for workers in the rubber industry.
www.cdc.gov
Recommendations for preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace.www.cdc.gov
NIOSH/Pub 98-113/Latex Allergy A Prevention Guide
NIOSH's newest publication on latex allergy.
www.cdc.gov
Latex Allergy article written by Dr. Sumana Reddy (1998). Covers basic facts about natural rubber latex allergy.
www.aafp.org
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.
www.angelfire.com
Latex Allergy Links Message Board
A semi-public message board for posting information, asking questions, or responding to questions regarding latex allergy issues.
www.voy.com
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.
www.latexallergyresources.org
An article about healthcare workers and latex allergies. Includes diagnosing and treatment.
healthlink.mcw.edu
OSHA Technical Information Bulletin
Article on the 'Potential for Allergy to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products' by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
www.osha-slc.gov
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.
www.latexallergy.ndo.co.uk
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.
familydoctor.org
AAAAI: Some Foods May Cause Reactions in Latex Sensitive Individuals
Foods containing proteins similar to latex that may trigger allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
www.aaaai.org
Court Reporter Sues Big Law Firms - Philadelphia Business Journal
Court reporter sues big law firms in alleged latex allergy-related conspiracy.
philadelphia.bizjournals.com
LATEX (Natural Rubber) in the Hospital Environment
Non-latex alternative products list from the Spina Bifida Association.
www.sbaa.org