Life-Threatening Allergies to Latex

Up to 6.5% of the general population may experience a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to latex. Health care workers and other workers with occupational exposure to latex are at higher risk of experiencing a reaction.

Latex-triggered life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) have been reported after direct exposure to latex-containing gloves, condoms, rubber-handled racquets, balloons, infant pacifiers, and bottle nipples.

In a latex-triggered life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), inject the health care professional-prescribed EpiPen^® (epinephrine) or EpiPen Jr.^® (epinephrine) Auto-Injector immediately, then promptly call 911 and seek immediate medical attention.