NIOSH Latex Alert
- Recommendations for preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace.
- http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/latexalt.html
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] - http://www.lasg.co.uk/
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] - http://www.hse.gov.uk/latex/
LATEX (Natural Rubber) in the Hospital Environment - Non-latex alternative products list from the Spina Bifida Association. - http://www.sbaa.org/atf/cf/{99DD789C-904D-467E-A2E4-DF1D36E381C0}/Latex_2006.pdf
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. - http://familydoctor.org/254.xml
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. - http://www.osha-slc.gov/dts/tib/tib_data/tib19990412.html
Health Link MCW - An article about healthcare workers and latex allergies. Includes diagnosing and treatment. - http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/996373507.html
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. - http://www.latexallergyresources.org/
Latex Allergy Links Message Board - A semi-public message board for posting information, asking questions, or responding to questions regarding latex allergy issues. - http://www.voy.com/14726/
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. - http://www.immune.com/rubber/index.html