Latex Allergy

Many nurses have become disabled due to latex allergy. Some fightdiscrimination in employment, public accommodations and health care. Thefollowing resources include information about legal action, educationalmaterials, support groups, publications and product information.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
The Academy provides information about latex allergy and a brochure and newsletter.

Latexallergyresources.org
This site provides educational materials, support groups, publications andproduct information.

Medic Alert
A 24-hour Emergency Response Center for members who wear the Medic Alert bracelet or neck chain.

MedWatch (FDA)
This organization provides safety information on medical products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
This is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.

The Sustainable Hospital Project
Provides technical support to the health care industry in selecting products that reduce occupational and environmental hazards including latex, mercury, PVC and glutaraldehyde.

Workplace Safety Series: Living with Latex Allergies
By Robert Scally
Latex allergies drove a registered nurse from the clinical setting and forced her to alter the course of her nursing career.