Websites on Latex:
* NIOSH Latex Alert
Recommendations for preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace.
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
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
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
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. (December 31, 1969)