About Latex Allergy

Latex allergy is an immune system reaction to natural rubber latex that is found in most latex gloves and many other medical products. Allergy to latex poses a serious health risk to some patients and health care workers and, in rare cases, can be fatal.

Latex Allergy 101

Learn the basics of latex allergy.

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Latex Allergy Checklist

Our checklist is a helpful quick reference for managing your latex allergy. More ›

Latex Stories

ALAA is collecting stories from everyday people who suffer from latex allergy. Submit your story today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about latex allergy. More ›

About Latex Allergy

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