Wear medical alert identification

Carry with you at all times:

• Medications, as prescribed by your allergist
• 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
• 911 dispatch
• Local hospital
• Medical/dental providers
• Family members, friends, 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
• Foods with cross reactive proteins to natural rubber
• "Hidden" latex on food prepared with latex gloves
• Lactiferous plants that may have cross reactive proteins

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