Latex allergy: a growing problem in health care
Booth, B.
Professional Nurse 11(5): 316; 318-319
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 8604427 Document Number: 465324
Incidence of latex allergy appears to be growing among health-care professionals. More research is required into prevalence and prevention strategies. Nurses should minimize their risk of sensitisation by wearing latex gloves only when necessary. Employers and the DoH need to take steps to minimise the problem.
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