Health Tip: Latex Is Everywhere

(HealthDay News) -- If you have a latex allergy, you may find it a daunting task to avoid all products that could trigger a reaction.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine says these products frequently contain latex:

  • Disposable medical gloves.
  • Condoms.
  • Balloons and rubber bands.
  • The soles of many shoes.
  • Infant and toddler pacifiers.

    • Date Published: 7/15/2014 12:01:17 PM

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