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Latex Allergy

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Web Directory:
      new window NIOSH Latex Alert  [Recommended]   Description: Recommendations for preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace. (cdc.gov)
new window AAAAI: Some Foods May Cause Reactions in Latex Sensitive Individuals Description: Foods containing proteins similar to latex that may trigger allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. (aaaai.org)
new window American Latex Allergy Association Description: Provides resources for people allergic to natural rubber latex, including latex free alternative product lists, informational packets, support groups, and a newsletter. (latexallergyresources.org)
new window Court Reporter Sues Big Law Firms - Philadelphia Business Journal Description: Court reporter sues big law firms in alleged latex allergy-related conspiracy. (amcity.com)
new window Health Link MCW Description: An article about healthcare workers and latex allergies. Includes diagnosing and treatment. (healthlink.mcw.edu)
new window Latex Allergy Description: 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)
new window Latex Allergy Description: Latex Allergy article written by Dr. Sumana Reddy (1998). Covers basic facts about natural rubber latex allergy. (aafp.org)
new window Latex Allergy Description: 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. (latexallergy.ndo.co.uk)
new window Latex Allergy Chat Room Description: Weekly chat with date and time of the next scheduled chat posted. Run by and for ELASTIC members. (latexallergylinks.tripod.com)
new window Latex Allergy Links Message Board Description: A semi-public message board for posting information, asking questions, or responding to questions regarding latex allergy issues. (voy.com)
new window Latex Allergy: Everyone's Concern Description: Article about latex allergy from the June 1998 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association. Author: Lawrence D. Duffield, DDS. (pweb.netcom.com)
new window Latex Allergy: Medicine's Deadly Dust Description: Latex Allergy: Medicine's Deadly Dust is a place to learn more about latex allergy, where you can safely be treated if you are allergic to latex, and what you can do to help us end this epidemic! (deadlydust.com)
new window Latex in the Hospital Environment - Spina Bifida Association Description: Non-Latex Alternative Products List - courtesy of the Spina Bifida Association (sbaa.org)
new window Latex Resource Center Description: Provides information to physicians, healthcare workers, patients, and healthcare providers on the topic of latex allergy. (latexresourcecenter.com)
new window Latex Support Group for Military Nurses, Patients, and Families. Description: Support for nurses working in military healthcare - open to all. Goal is to share latex information related to military issues like deployment. (angelfire.com)
new window NIOSH/Pub 98-113/Latex Allergy A Prevention Guide Description: NIOSH's newest publication on latex allergy. (cdc.gov)
new window OSHA Technical Information Bulletin Description: Article on the 'Potential for Allergy to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products' by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (osha-slc.gov)
new window Special Hazard Review/Rubber Products Manufacturing Description: NIOSH document reporting the adverse health affects for workers in the rubber industry. (cdc.gov)
new window The Rubber Room - Latex Allergy Discussion Group Description: Talk about natural rubber latex allergy online. Join, unsubscribe, search the Rubber Archives, study latex allergy, or ask for help. (immune.com)
 




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