- Wear Medical Alert Identification
- Carry with you at all times:
- Medications, as prescribed by your allergist (including Epi-pen, Antihistamine, 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, 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
- Carry a list of medication as prescribed by your allergist
- Any additional information from your allergist
See attached document: Alert Checklist 2010