Health Tip: Latex Is Everywhere

Products that contain the common allergen

(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.