Fast Facts: How to Prevent Latex Allergies

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2012-119, February 2012
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Latex products are made from natural rubber, and sensitivity can develop after repeated exposure. Limiting exposure to latex can help prevent allergic reactions for both home healthcare workers and their clients.

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Explica cómo los trabajadores de la salud a domicilio pueden prevenir las alergias al látex.
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NIIOSH [2012]. Fast facts: How to prevent latex allergies. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2012-119.

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