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Health Tip: Latex Is Everywhere

Last Updated: 2010-Nov-17  ::  (HealthDay)

(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.
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