Latex Allergy Checklist

• Wear Medical Alert Identification
• Carry with you at all times:
  • Medications, as prescribed by your allergist (including anaphylaxis medications: EpiPen® (epinephrine) Auto-Injector carry 2 doses, allergy medications: antihistamine, asthma medications: inhaler/albuterol)
  •  Non-latex gloves
  • Letter from your allergist regarding your latex allergy status
• Notify the following of your latex allergy and other pertinent information:
  • Local EMS
  • Medical/dental providers
  • Family members, friends, schools, daycares, employer and co-workers
• Avoid:
  • Natural rubber latex gloves, balloons, condoms and other natural rubber products
• Be aware of and consult with your allergist regarding:
  
  • Proper use of all medications
  • "Hidden" latex on food prepared with latex gloves
  • Lactiferous plants that may have cross reactive proteins
  • Foods with cross reactive proteins to natural rubber  (banana, avacado, kiwi, chestnut)
• Carry a list of medication as prescribed by your allergist
• Any additional information from your allergist

See attached document: ALAA Latex Allergy Checklist

About Latex Allergy

• Overview
• Latex Allergy 101
• Statistics
• Definition
• Latex Allergy Stories
• Symptoms
• Checklist
• Common Latex Products
• Cross Reactive Food
• Related Topics

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