The Goal of LATEX ALLERGY INFO:

The goal of this web site is advocate the regulation of latex products and ban their use in the foodservice industry, the healthcare industry and in areas where exposure can effect the general public. This site was created to provide a medium for educating the general public and influential individuals of the dangers of latex overexposure and to collect statistical data about how may people suffer from a latex allergy. Most people don't know that an overexposure to Latex can case serious and life threatening symptoms and reactions. Most people also don't know that latex is all around us. Chances are, you are eating it when you eat at a restaurant, you are inhaling it daily and you may even be working with it.

What is a Latex Allergy?

A Latex allergy is an allergy that results from an overexposure to natural Latex rubber proteins. People around the country are getting sick on a regular basis but don't know why. Those who do figure out they are sensitive, allergic or are diagnosed with a Latex allergy don't know how to live with the illness and eventually spend years suffering through violent reactions. People are exposed to Latex in many places and don't even know it. Most reactions occur due to restaurants using Latex gloves in their food prep or in the latex rich atmosphere of a hospital or doctors' offices. However, any product containing Latex can cause a reaction.

What is a Latex Allergy?

A Latex allergy is an allergy that results from an overexposure to natural Latex rubber proteins. People around the country are getting sick on a regular basis but don't know why. Those who do figure out they are sensitive, allergic or are diagnosed with a Latex allergy don't know how to live with the illness and eventually spend years suffering through violent reactions. People are exposed to Latex in many places and don't even know it. Most reactions occur due to restaurants using Latex gloves in their food prep or in the latex rich atmosphere of a hospital or doctors' offices. However, any product containing Latex can cause a reaction.

The Truth About Latex

When people think of Latex, they think of condoms or medical gloves. However, there are countless products containing Latex. The scary truth behind Latex is that people around the country are getting sick on a regular basis but don't know why and often don't attribute their sickness to Latex. Those who do figure out they are sensitive or are diagnosed with a Latex allergy don't know how to live with the illness and eventually spend years suffering through violent reactions or dying from a reaction. The problem with a latex allergy is that the majority of the medical field does not know how to treat it. Most healthcare workers don't know the symptoms of a latex allergy or how to treat a latex allergy. This becomes a big problem for people with a latex allergy who need medical attention. Depending on their level of sensitivity, the medical attention can often complicate their condition because of the amount of latex in the medical atmosphere. Most people also don't know that many foods contain latex. Many restaurants and food manufacturers use latex gloves when preparing or manufacturing the food. This means that the general public is exposed to Latex on a regular basis. This increases the chances of many more people developing a latex allergy from overexposure. It is important for the general public to know about their exposure to latex. This site was created to tell people the truth about latex a latex allergy and for the people with enough influence to make change to understand that a change is needed.

How Many People Suffer from a Latex Allergy

According to the American Latex Allergy Association, 8-17% of healthcare workers and 68% of children with spina bifida and people undergoing multiple surgeries are suffer from a Latex allergy. That totals less than 1% of the general public in the US. However, that 1% is about 3 million people. That is a pretty significant amount of people to suffer with this allergy and yet nothing has been done nationwide. Most Latex allergy cases go unreported. There are no current studies published. Current statistics would show more people suffering from this allergy. Most people who are allergic to Latex don't know it and often go undiagnosed.