Latex Allergy Links

Your gateway to latex allergy information on the Internet


Children

  • A very touchy subject
    Like most five-year-olds, Conrad Paine loves birthday parties by Genevieve Read The Sunday Tasmanian Australia May 06 2007
  • Top 10 products for new moms
    What you absolutely need on hand when your bundle of joy arrives by Sandra Gordon Today MSNBC Apr 20 2007
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  • Ongoing cold symptoms in children may mean allergies
    by Rachel Hance News-Democrat & Leader Russellville, KY Apr 07 2007
  • Split board backs user fees
    by Brad Reed The Wellesley Townsman Wellesley, MA Mar 08 2007 [brief mention of latex allergy]
  • Allergies policy welcomed
    by Lori Stabile The Republican Springfield, MA Jan 07 2007
  • A Band-Aid Solution
    As nurses are squeezed by growing workloads and shrinking budgets, the burden of medical care increasingly falls on teacher’s aides, secretaries, and other support professionals by Rebecca L. Weber NEA Today National Education Association Jan 2007
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  • Girl Who Is Allergic To Christmas
    Trees, balloons and treats all make Phoebe ill by Alison Bellamy Yorkshire Evening Post UK Dec 23 2006
  • Assuring the Safety of Severely Food Allergic Children in School
    by Genevieve H Hay; Thomas B Harper III; Taylor G Moore Journal of School Health Nov 2006
  • Food for thought: Schools safeguard kids against allergies
    by Seth Jacobson Canton Journal Canton, MA Nov 24 2006
  • Possible peanut ban put on hold
    Plan would protect student by Claire Knapp The Randolph Reporter NJ Nov 21 2006
  • Health Centre News PDF
    by Sister Lennie Fester, School Health Nurse Senior School Horizons Westbourne Grammar School (Australia) No 16 Nov 17 2006
  • Allergies Make Halloween Scary for Parents
    United Press International Oct 30 2006
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  • Saying no to candy for a good cause
    Allergy sufferer, 5, holding fund-raiser by Matt Egan The Times Trenton, NJ Oct 2006
  • Health: Children And Allergies
    by Stephanie Stahl CBS 3 Philadelphia, PA Oct 27 2006
  • Making Sure Your Treats Don’t Turn Into Tricks This Hallowe’en
    Avoiding the Dangers of Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis PR Newswire Europe Ltd. Source: The Anaphylaxis Campaign & ALK Abello Oct 26 2006
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  • Why All The Allergies?
    Schools Adjust To Increase In Children’s Sensitivites by Amy Mertz The Capital Times Madison, WI Oct 17 2006
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  • School staff now may give shots to students with allergic reactions
    by Jim Callaghan United Federation of Teachers New York, NY Oct 19 2006
  • Take the Fear Out of Halloween for Kids With Severe Allergies
    Need to Be Prepared for the Potential Threat of Food Allergens and Latex PR Newswire Source: Verus Pharmaceuticals Oct 17 2006
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  • At Robert Gray, no peanuts for pupils
    by Stephanie Mathieu The Daily News Longview, WA Sep 20 2006
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  • San Marcos boy finds creative ways to avoid food allergies
    by Noelle Ibrahim North County Times California Sep 08 2006 [brief mention of latex allergy]
  • Allergy Tips
    American Academy of Pediatrics Sep 2006
  • Peanut rules annoy some area parents
    by Jessica M. Karmasek Daily Mail Charleston, WV Sep 04 2006 [brief mention of latex allergy]
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  • Hillcrest bans latex products: District sensitive to students with medical allergies
    by Amy Neal Newszap Arizona Aug 28 2006
  • Gerber Recalls Baby Bottles
    News4Jax Jacksonville, FL Aug 25 2006
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  • Gerber Products Company Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Latex in Fashion Tint 9 Ounce Bottles (3-Packs)
    PR Newswire Source: Gerber Products Company Aug 24 2006
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  • Adapted Physical Education: Checking Medical Status
    PELINKS4U Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Vol 8 No 7 Aug/Sep 2006
  • Complaints Lead to Action Against Principal
    by Harold McNeil Buffalo News Buffalo, NY Jul 03 2006
  • Latex alert
    Mother pushing school to be more vigilant by Elizabeth Cooney Worcester Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA May 29 2006
  • Beverly boy pushes up past adversity
    by Martina Brendel The Salem News Salem, MA May 19 2006 [brief mention of latex allergy]
  • Coming to Hillcrest Middle School 2006–2007: A “Latex-Free” Environment PDF
    No balloons, rubber gloves, rubber balls, rubberbands Community Letter Hillcrest Middle School Glendale, AZ
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  • Guidelines & Practices: Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies In Elementary School Children PDF
    Food Allergy Handbook (Elementary) Ann Arbor Public Schools Ann Arbor, MI
  • Guidelines for Creating Safe and Healthy Schools For Students with Anaphylactic Allergies MS Word
    Peel District School Board Ontario, Canada
  • May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month PDF
    Reading Memorial High School Reading, MA
  • Chapter 9 PDF
    The Texas Guide To School Health Programs
  • Spotlight on Resource Fair Vendors: Academy for the Advancement of Children with Autism
    by Bonnie Sayers BellaOnline
  • Don’t ignore latex in baby bottles
    Letter to the editor by Dr. June Irwin The Medical Post Vol 42 Issue 13 Apr 11 2006
  • First Aid Kits — Preschool Education
    by Jeanette Norman BellaOnline Apr 2006
  • Mia’s world far different from most 2-year-olds
    by Brenda Rindge The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Mar 30 2006 [brief mention of latex allergy]
  • School wouldn’t put plaster on a cut finger
    The Daily Telegraph UK Mar 13 2006
  • Westerly School Board OKs New Policy on Medication
    by Emily Dupuis The Sun Westerly, RI Feb 17 2006
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  • Law to let students hold onto allergy medicine
    Kelsey Ryan Act, which goes into effect on Feb. 14, will allow registered students with severe allergies to carry their Epipen auto-injector by Anne Marie Apollo Bonita Daily News Bonita Springs, FL Feb 07 2006
  • Yuma earth science classes get new spin
    by Tammy Krikorian The Sun Yuma, AZ Jan 29 2006
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  • Latex Allergy Alert
    IATA Bulletin Board Boise High School Boise, ID
  • Five-Year Health and Safety Strategic Plan for Reform PDF
    2005–2006 through 2009–2010 Dracut Public Schools Dracut, MA
  • Latex Allergy and Positive Living
    Learning to Live Positively with a Latex Allergy by Nadine O’Reilly, MA, CSP Jan 17 2006
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  • Is Your Allergic Child Safe in School?
    by Nadine O’Reilly, MA, CSP Jan 11 2006
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  • Latex-Free Resource List
    Hopkington Middle School Hopkington, MA
  • Always on alert
    Children with peanut allergies require constant vigilance by Debra Smith The Herald Everett, WA Jan 17 2006
  • From Our Nurse
    Letter to parents/guardians by Louise Cormier, RN Small Elementary School South Portland, ME 2005–2006
  • Smart tips for reducing the spread of infection
    by Karen Butler Child Care Business Magazine Virgo Publishing Phoenix, AZ Dec 2005/Jan 2006
  • Holiday toy safety tips
    by Jodie Lynn SheKnows Network Coincide Media, LLC Scottsdale AZ
  • Westerly Schools Eyeing Policy for Student Prescriptions
    by Emily Dupuis The Sun Westerly, RI Jan 05 2006
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  • Safe shopping for kids with latex allergies
    by Terri Mauro Parenting Special Needs Blog About.com Nov 28 2005
  • Officials to set date for allergy meeting
    by Danielle Williamson Milford Daily News Milford, MA Oct 26 2005
  • Schools scramble to manage allergy issues
    by Rick Holland Milford Daily News Milford, MA Oct 25 2005
  • Latex Allergy Awareness MS Word
    Fall 2005 Student Information Saxe Middle School New Canaan, CT
  • Policy 6208: Natural Rubber Latex Gloves—Prohibited Use
    Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District West Greenwich, RI Adopted Oct 11 2005
  • Latex Precautions at School
    Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, NE
  • Latex Free Zone
    by Kathy Harriff, RN Sutherland High School Pittsford, NY Sep 2005 Archived version
  • Allergy & Asthma Tips
    News Release American Academy of Pediatrics Aug 26 2005
  • Latex Glove Allergy PDF
    Safety First School District of Pittsburgh, PA Vol III Issue 4 Aug 2005
  • Severe allergies in the classroom
    AAAAI and FAAN educate about dangers of anaphylaxis AAAAI News Release Aug 10 2005
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  • Students must use latex-free products
    by Eliza Barlow The Brandon Sun Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Aug 09 2005
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    • What to know about latex
      by Don Green The Brandon Sun Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Aug 11 2005
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  • Latex Allergy: Care of the Child PDF
    Clinical Procedure Guideline Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust UK Jul 15 2005
  • Living Hell of Children With Allergies
    by Terry Ramsey Evening Standard London, England, UK Jun 30 2005
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  • Consumo de Valencia alerta de cuatro modelos de biberones y uno de chupetes que pueden ocasionar asfixia o alergias
    Consumer (Spain) May 26 2005
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  • Ask the Doctor: ‘Dr. Dad’s’ new-baby care tips
    “I prefer silicone nipples over latex (rubber) nipples to decrease the risk of developing latex allergies — and silicone lasts longer.” by Dr. Jim Mitterando Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA May 24 2005
  • Latex Questionnaire PDF
    James A. Taylor Student Health Service The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
  • Latex Allergy in Infants PDF
    AllergyWatch A publication of the ACAAI Vol 7 No 2 Mar–Apr 2005
  • Latex Allergy
    Pediatric Surgery Update Vol 24 No 4 Apr 2005
  • MDI High School is a Latex Free Environment
    by Galen Lowe Mount Desert Island High School Bar Harbor, ME Mar 22 2005
  • Reducing Asthma Triggers in Schools: Recommendations for Effective Policies, Regulations & Legislation MS Word
    Produced by Joan N. Parker, MS, CIH Asthma Regional Council of New England Mar 2005
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  • School Supply Lists for the 2005–2006 School Year
    Lockwood Schools Billings, MT
  • Latex-Free School Supplies
    Aplington-Parkersburg Schools Aplington/Parkersburg, IA
  • With help from his friends
    Because of boy’s severe allergies, school bans latex by Eva-Marie Ayala Star-Telegram Fort Worth, TX Jan 22 2005
  • What’s in our food: One girl’s struggle with her allergies
    by Simon Collins The New Zealand Herald Auckland, New Zealand Jan 12 2005 Registration (free) required
  • Family says boy had near-deadly reaction to latex at hospital
    WHAS-TV Louisville, KY Nov 19 2004 Registration (free) required
  • “SafetyBits”
    Maine School Administrative District No 6 Nov 2004
  • Parents Warned About Halloween Hidden Dangers
    Lila’a Good Health WDIV-TV Detroit, MI Oct 11 2004
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  • Latex Gloves Substitutes
    Safety-Wise Clarifications and Updates Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital
  • Latex allergy alert
    Guilderland Central School District Guilderland, NY
  • Unable to breathe? District 20 is trained to help
    Staff learns to deal with life-threatening asthma, allergic reactions by Elizabeth Barrett Gothenburg Times Gothenburg, NE Sep 23 2004
  • Allergy adjustment
    by Lori Stuenkel The Dispatch Gilroy, CA Sep 15 2004
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    • Web poll results on allergy accommodations truly disappointing
      Letter to the Editor by Bonnie Sabol The Dispatch Gilroy, CA Sep 28 2004
  • School Supplies For Kindergarten through Fifth Grade PDF
    Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Newark, DE
  • Third-grader glad to be back after double lung transplant
    DeMello School just as pleased to see him by Curt Brown Standard-Times New Bedford, MA Sep 02 2004
  • Allergies prompt caution
    by Sarah Ashley Reid Wapakoneta Daily News Wapakoneta, OH Aug 23 2004
  • What Can We Learn from a Tale of Two Cities?
    by Linda C. Neumann Journal 2004 Illinois Association for Gifted Children
  • Middle school on allergy alert
    by Lori Stuenkel The Dispatch Gilroy, CA Jun 24 2004 [NB: “Ziploc” brand re-sealable bags do not contain latex]
  • Mom arrested for abuse
    by Kelly Townsend Times-Journal Fort Payne, AL Jun 03 2004
  • North Alabama Mom Accused of subjecting son to unneeded surgeries
    Associated Press WAFF-TV Huntsville, AL Jun 03 2004
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  • Child Care Or Child Abuse?
    WAFF-TV Huntsville, AL Jun 08 2004
  • La asepsia aumenta la alergia infantil a los alimentos y al látex
    Especialistas y padres debatieron en el Clínico sobre estas afecciones La Voz de Galicia (España) Apr 26 2004
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  • Latex Allergy
    by Michael G. Muhonen, MD and Myrlee Cuiching, PA-C FOCUS Mar/Apr 2004
  • New Safety Committee Issues
    District Safety Committee Minutes West Linn-Wilsonville School District West Linn, OR Mar 16 2004
  • Protocol on Anaphylaxis PDF
    Stage Two Draft Avalon East School District St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
  • Tips to Protect You and Your Family from Latex Allergy
    ARA May 26 2004
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  • Kirkwood Community College — Cedar Rapids, IA
    • Latex Allergy Education PDF
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    • Latex Allergy Accommodation Form PDF
  • Mom Urges School to Protect Allergic Kids
    by John Christoffersen Associated Press Jan 24 2004 [doesn’t mention latex specifically, but interesting]
  • 2005–2006 Supply List
    Meadowlark Elementary School Billings, MT
  • Warning To Parents: Is That Playground Safe For Your Child? PDF
    Home Rocket Real Estate Newsletter Vol IV Issue 24 Jan 2004
  • Latex Allergies PDF
    by Susan Fogg Gym Shorts Winnipeg School Division Physical Education Newsletter Vol 3 Issue 3 Jan 2004
  • Latex allergy exiles boy to Dallas
    Latex is something most people don’t even think about, but one Travis County family deals with it every day by Antonio Castelan TWEAN News Channel Austin, TX Dec 19 2003 also see video clip
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  • MCC School Board Report
    by Becky LeTendre Murray County News MN Dec 10 2003
  • Life and death over latex
    Don’t bring balloons to Antonio Del Buono Elementary School by Lori Stuenkel The Dispatch Gilroy, CA Dec 10 2003
  • Mum gives thanks every day for Jo
    Schoolgirl Joanne Wood was only four when she was diagnosed with a rare allergy to latex by James Wickham South London Press UK Oct 24 2003
  • Project EXCEPTIONAL Minnesota…Caring for Children with Special Needs
    • Topic: Latex Allergy PDF
      Updated Aug 13 2003
    • Sample Individual Health and Emergency Management Plan: Latex Allergy PDF
      Updated Feb 27 2003
  • Hartland/Lakeside School District — Hartland, WI
    • Latex in School PDF
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      Parent/Student Handbook 2004–2005
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  • Efforts continue to make UD latex-safe
    UDaily University of Delaware Newark, DE Sep 03 2003
  • Protect Your Allergic Child in School
    Parents need to meet with school staff to discuss children’s food sensitivities by Robert Preidt HealthDayNews Sep 02 2003
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  • Latex allergy has girl’s classmates, teachers helping out
    Imagine not being able to spend recess at your school playground because doing so could kill you by Amy M. Armstrong The Alaska Star Aug 21 2003
  • Preventing Life-Threatening Food Allergy Emergencies at Camp: A Resource for Camp Nurses and Directors
    Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) New England Chapter
  • Preventing Infection in the Classroom: The Use of Universal Precautions PDF
    by Retha M. Edens, Nikki L. Murdick, and Barbara C. Gartin Teaching Exceptional Children Vol 35 No 4 Mar/Apr 2003
  • School Health Manual MS Word
    Maine Department of Education Jan 2003
  • My Boys’ Strattera Experience, Part II
    by Michele Sellman BellaOnline — Special Needs Children Archived version
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  • Latex Policy PDF
    Parent-Student Handbook 2003–2004 South Meadow School Peterborough, NH Archived version
  • Latex Safety Policy
    School District of Holmen, WI Approved Mar 24 2003
  • Latex Allergy — A Paediatric Perspective
    by Dr. Dawn Lim Li-Chern The Children’s Medical Institute, National University of Singapore Nov 2002
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  • Nurse in school for Cameron boys six days before year-end
    Year-long fight ends in bittersweet victory by Michelle Strutzenberger Jun 26 2002 Archived version
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  • Medical problems make schooling difficult for brothers
    With two boys suffering rare genetic disorder, city mom finds herself ‘frustrated’ by system by Joanne Shuttleworth The Guelph Mercury Feb 12 2002 Archived version
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  • Cameron family strives to keep sons in school
    Boys with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome need trained nurse at school to assist them by Michelle Strutzenberger Feb 08 2002 Archived version
  • Weekly Safety Updates
    Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers (WSST) Jan–Feb 2003
  • Health Alert PDF
    The Rosemont Ridgewriter Rosemont Ridge Middle School West Linn, OR Jan 31 2003
  • Asthma & Anaphylaxis: A Primer for Schools PDF
    Nebraska Department of Education
  • What’s That Stuff? Erasers
    Rubber ‘graphite grabbers’ are simple but indispensable tools for home and office by Steve Ritter Chemical & Engineering News American Chemical Society Vol 80 No 50 Dec 16 2002
  • Message to Middle School Families
    from Kathy Harriff, RN Pittsford Central School District Pittsford, NY Aug 30 2002
  • Ask the Diabetes Team
    Children with Diabetes Aug 26 2002
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  • Allergies burst Megan’s balloon
    Salford Advertiser UK Apr 01 2002
  • Fast-food restaurant ball pits can cause allergy problems
    WCVB-TV Boston, MA Feb 19 2002
  • Cumberland School District Policy for Minimizing the Risk of Latex Exposure PDF
    Cumberland, WI
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  • Allergies
    Student Resources Reviewed by: Stephen J. McGeady, MD Sep 2004
  • Questions about College
    by Maia Wrobleski
  • Halloween Spooky for Kids with Allergies
    AANMA Offers Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics Oct 23 2002
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  • Latex Glove Allergies PDF
    CESA 8 Connection Cooperative Educational Service Agency 8 Northeastern WI Sep 2002
  • Life Threatening Allergies PDF
    Proposed 2003 Legislative Issues Washington State PTA Aug 2002
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  • Anaphylaxis far different in kids than in adults
    Textbooks should be rewritten to reflect kids’ symptoms, descriptions by Terry Murray The Medical Post Vol 38 Issue 27 Jul 24 2002 Archived version
  • Anaphylaxis PDF
    Preventing Life-Threatening Food Allergy Emergencies in Schools: A Resource Packet for School Nurses and Administrators Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
  • CPS: Anaphylaxis Among Children not as Rare as Previously Believed
    by Pippa Wysong DGDispatch Jun 14 2002
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  • Creating a Safe School for Latex-Sensitive Children
    Press Release American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Apr 11 2002 Archived version
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  • Latex nipples — on formula bottles could cause infant allergy — Brief Article
    Pediatrics for Parents Apr 2002
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  • Rare Allergic Reaction to Latex Reported in Baby
    by Charnicia E. Huggins Reuters Health Mar 29 2002 Archived version
  • Department of Transportation; Proposed Rulemaking: School Buses PDF
    Pennsylvania Bulletin Vol 32 No 11 Mar 16 2002
  • Council approves all-abilities playground in Kerr Park
    by Jennifer Kay Downingtown Ledger Downingtown, PA Mar 14 2002
  • Playground will meet needs
    Ramp access to play equipment and a flat ground-cover made from interlocking, latex-free rubber tiles distinguish this playground project from others in the county by Jennifer Kay Daily Local News West Chester, PA Mar 09 2002
  • What are safe toys for my asthmatic child, and what toys should I avoid?
    Ask the Expert by Terry J. Crowder, PhD Wellsource, Inc. Reviewed Feb 25 2004
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  • Allergy Alert
    Bal Swan Children’s Center Broomfield, CO
  • Latex Allergy PDF
    Security & Risk Management Fact Sheet Fairfax County Public Schools Fairfax, VA Rev Jul 2002
  • Overview
    Southampton Fresh Air Home Southampton, NY
  • Is there latex in our playgrounds? PDF
    by Arthur Shepherd St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks: Therapeutic Recreation Section Newsletter Leonardtown, MD Dec 2001
  • Special gifts for a special boy all in a day’s work
    Sheriff’s deputies have a certain affection for an 8-year-old boy with medical problems by Chris Tisch St. Petersburg Times Dec 23 2001
  • Health: Danger: children about
    by Barbara Stainer The Independent London, England, UK Dec 19 2001
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  • Rubber Allergy May Confound Kids’ Atopic Eczema
    Underdiagnosed in children by Bruce Jancin Skin & Allergy News Dec 2001 [about contact allergy to rubber chemicals, not latex allergy] Registration (free) required
  • Innovative, New Halloween Mask Doesn’t Block Eyesight and Reflects Light; Made With 3M Medical Tape Using Scotchlite Reflective Material
    PR Newswire Source: HNT Brands, LLC Oct 11 2001
  • HNT Brands’ New Halloween Mask is Extension of 3M Medical Tape Featuring Scotchlite Reflective Material
    PR Newswire Source: HNT Brands, LLC Oct 10 2001
  • Please! No latex in our schools PDF
    School Pages Bloomington Public Schools Bloomington, MN Sep 2001
  • Latex banned from Dunbar
    by Megan Blair Lamplighter Online Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lexington, KY
  • Bounce Carefully in the Ball Pit
    Following Simple Rules Makes Play Safer by Peggy Peck Aug 31 2001
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  • Top 10 Things Parents Need to Know About Their Children’s Health
    PR Newswire Source: kidrecords.com Aug 23 2001
  • Research Reveals New Information on Latex and Carrot Allergies
    PR Newswire Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Aug 14 2001
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  • Latex Allergy In Children
    Aetna InteliHealth Inc. Last updated Jun 24 2005
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  • Ask the Diabetes Team
    Children with Diabetes Jul 24 2001
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  • Neonatal Imaging
    by Bryant Furlow Radiologic Technology Jul 2001 Registration (free) required
  • Life Threatening Allergies
    Lexington Public Schools Policies Lexington, MA
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  • Emergency Health Care Plan PDF
    Lexington Public Schools Lexington, MA Sep 2002–Jun 2003
  • Latex Allergy Policy PDF
    St. Cloud Area School District 742 St. Cloud, MN
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  • Latex Policy
    Yellow Medicine East School District Clarkfield/Granite Falls, MN Archived version
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  • Allergies
    Handbook and Student Code of Behaviour 2001/2002 G. H. Ferguson Public School Cochrane, ON
  • Spotlight: Asthma and Allergy Essentials for Child Care Providers
    The Maryland-Greater Washington, DC Chapter of the AAFA launched a course to educate child care providers about pediatric asthma and to help ensure a safe and healthy environment for children with chronic conditions by Vicki Gerson RT Apr/May 2001
  • Medicine Chest: Latex Allergies in the Childcare Setting
    by Lani Wheeler, MD, FAAP, FASHA Healthy Childcare Feb/Mar 2001
  • What You Need to Know About Latex Allergies
    As an increasing number of students are being diagnosed with latex allergies, school bus operators must learn to minimize triggers, while at the same time gearing up for potential reactions by Jean M. Zimmerman School Bus Fleet Feb 2001
  • Responding to Latex Allergies
    by Kathy Gosch, School Health Coordinator
  • Latex vs. Vinyl Gloves
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    School Health News Lincoln-Lancaster (NE) County Health Department Feb 2001
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    Connector Educational Service Unit 10 Kearney, NE Jan 2001
  • School nurses and their integral roles in students’ lives
    by Diane Roberts-Tatum The Press Jan 17 2001 Archived version
  • Adapted Frequently Asked Questions: Wheelchair Users
    FAQs PE Central
  • Latex Allergy from Mouthpiece
    by Douglas Hoffman, MD, PhD
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  • Children On Home Mechanical Ventilation At Risk For Latex Allergy
    by David Loshak DGReview of “Latex Allergy in Children on Home Mechanical Ventilation” Chest Oct 23 2000
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  • Allergic to the Laboratory PDF
    by Rhonda K. Fields The Science Teacher Oct 2000
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  • Health and Safety Tips: Latex Allergies
    National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
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  • Latex Allergies (1) and Latex Allergies (2)
    Allergicchild.com
  • Latex Allergy: Child Care Workers Alert
    Oregon Health Division Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology Jun 28 2000
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    ROX Head Start News Winter 2002
  • Latex Glove Allergies
    by Dr. Ken Roy Navigator National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) Winter 2002
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  • Lack of allergy facilities produces a bad reaction
    Letter by Mrs. P. Maskell Evening Argus UK Jun 26 2000
  • My girl is allergic to latex but the doctors don’t believe me
    by Rachel Palmer Evening Argus UK Jun 19 2000
  • Children and Latex Allergy
    UNC Center for Maternal and Infant Health
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  • Latex new allergy
    Balloons, more can bring on severe reaction by Kim Oriole The Dominion Post Morgantown, WV May 30 2000
  • Latex Allergy Awareness PDF
    Focus on Update 7: Children & Young People — Taking Forward Nursing Practice National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for Scotland May 2000
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  • Soaring Above Limitations
    Young Man Becomes Eagle Scout Despite Multiple Disabilities, Setbacks by Dan Eggen Washington Post Mar 02 2000
  • Amy has a Latex Allergy
    Anaphylaxis Australia Inc.
  • Latex Allergy/Latex Products Policy PDF
    School Committee Canton, MA adopted Feb 03 2000
  • Natural rubber latex allergy in children PDF
    by Leea Ylitalo Tampere University dissertation Jan 22 2000
  • Latex Avoidance Starts in Hospital, Ends at Home
    by Todd Zwillich Family Practice News Jan 2000
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  • Latex Allergies and Schools
    by Lani SM Wheeler, MD School Health Newsletter Nov 21 1999 Archived version
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  • Kids with Latex Allergy
    by Leslie Gahagan
  • Latex pacifiers may trigger allergy in infants
    by Denise Mann Reuters Health Sep 30 1999 Archived version
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  • Study needed into risks of exposing babies to latex allergens at birth
    Letter by Jennifer Worth SRN, SCM World of Irish Nursing Jul 1999
  • Neonatal Sensitisation to Latex
    by Jennifer Worth SRN, SCM Positive Health Jun 1999
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  • Back-To-School With Severe Allergies: Epinephrine, Teamwork Protect Children From Life-Threatening Reactions
    PR Newswire Source: Dey L.P. Aug 04 1999
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  • Latex allergy in the operating room: diagnosis and perioperative management
    by Patrick K. Birmingham, MD The Child’s Doctor Spring 1999 published by Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL
  • Latex Allergies Part I
    Ostomy Quarterly Dec 22 1998 Archived version
  • Keeping Your Child Latex-Safe At School PDF
    by Elli Meeropol, RN, MS, PNP Insights into Spina Bifida Sep/Oct 1998
  • Alergia al látex
    por Dr. Roberto M. Murguía Pozzi Tampico, Tamaulipas, México Mi Pediatra Vol 4 No 3 Mar 1999 Archived version
  • Looking Out for Latex
    by Sandra A. Holmes Science and Children Feb 1999
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  • Latex-Safe Information
    School Health Corporation Hanover Park, IL
  • Natural Rubber/Latex Products
    List of Sanford products that contain natural rubber/latex
  • Latex
    Crayola Frequently Asked Questions
  • Ask the Doctor: Latex Allergies
    by Robert W. McKane Exceptional Parent Oct 1998
  • same as above
  • Going Latex-Free
    by Debra Adkins Exceptional Parent Oct 1998
  • same as above
  • Latex Allergy Update
    Pediatric Home Service Roseville, MN Archived version
  • Latex allergy can cause a deadly reaction
    by Tom Corwin The Augusta Chronicle Oct 08 1998
  • Latex Allergy and Sensitivity in the Child Care Setting PDF
    by Rahman Zamani, MPH and Lyn Dailey, PHN California ChildCare Health Program Mar 08 2001
  • same as above PDF
    Spanish version
  • Latex Allergy
    Information for parents about latex allergy Winnipeg Children’s Hospital Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • same as above
    Printer-friendly version
  • SIDS & Allergies
    by Rich Sagall Pediatrics for Parents Nov 1998
  • same as above
    Printer-friendly version
  • Health, Safety & Environment Committee: Minutes
    Chisago Lakes Area Schools Lindstrom, MN Oct 08 1998
  • Toys & Baby Products — Manufacturers’ US Toll-Free Phone Numbers
    call regarding natural rubber latex content
  • Latex allergy in children
    Allergy & Asthma Disease Management Center American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Archived version
  • Latex Allergy Survival Kit
    by Nancy Mitchell
  • Latex Allergy in Children
    Shriners Hospital for Children Springfield, MA Archived version
  • A Child’s Perspective
    by Douglas, Pennsylvania Archived version
  • Latex Allergy Alert
    by Christine Ozment Exceptional Parent Oct 1997
  • Alert: Latex Allergy
    by Ellen Meeropol Children and Youth Assisted by Medical Technology in Educational Settings: Guidelines for Care, Second Edition 1997
  • Shriners Hospital stops using latex
    by Pat Cahill Springfield Union Mar 07 1997
  • Latex Allergy
    Digital Urology Journal patient information
  • Latex Allergy Links — Spina Bifida
    links to Web pages pertaining to spina bifida and latex allergy
  • Downloadable/Printable Latex Allergy Signs
    For personal, non-commercial use only
  • Latex Allergy Links — Journals
    links to journal articles
  • Schoolnurse.com
    • Latex Allergy
      originally printed in School Health Alert
    • Latex Allergy
  • Latex nipples
    Pediatrics for Parents Apr 2002
  • Latex Allergy Awareness PDF
    Parent Handbook Children’s Home Healthcare Omaha, NE
  • Adam’s Poem and For All the Children
    poems by Pat Lawson



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