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Balloons
- Industry Group Offers Tips on Smart Balloon Use
PR Newswire Source: The Balloon Council Jun 01 2009
- Danger free and ready for walk
Latex allergy kept Wellmann away from balloons, event by Kevin Klott The Anchorage Daily News Anchorage, AK Apr 23 2009
- Latex Lurks in Unexpected Places
Latex Can Be a Scourge for Those With Latex Allergies by Radha Chitale ABC News Oct 06 2008
- Standing next to a balloon could kill me
by Sarah Hall Evening News Norwich, England, UK Sep 09 2008
- “Latex-Free” Environment Coming To Sandra Day O’Connor High School 2008–2009 PDF
Deer Valley Unified School District No. 97 Phoenix, AZ
- Shriners return for Bristol’s big parade
by Chloe Thompson The Providence Journal Providence, RI Jul 03 2008 [brief mention of latex]
- Bill May Deflate Party Staple: Retailers Fight Proposed Ban on Mylar Balloons
by Reed Fujii The Record Stockton, CA Jun 16 2008
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- No more Mylar?
Sellers of party supplies deflated over senator’s proposed ban on balloons by Derek J. Moore Press Democrat Santa Rosa, CA May 26 2008
- Proposed Ban on Metallic Balloons Pits Utilities Against Party Industry
by Darrell Smith The Sacramento Bee Sacramento, CA May 19 2008
- What do schools do when it comes to allergies?
by Carol Moorman Sauk Centre Herald Sauk Centre, MN Jan 29 2008
- Patient care is no longer an option for nurse with latex allergy
by Molly Albrecht Kearney Hub Kearney, NE Jan 12 2008
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- Dance involves balloons, giant blimp
Before the performance began, an usher warned the audience that anyone with latex allergy should vacate the theater by Davy Knittle The Wesleyan Argus Middletown, CT Vol CXLIII No 16 Nov 02 2007
- Tips for well-meaning hospital visitors
by Hope Wrisley North County Times California Oct 15 2007
- Barwon Health pops Geelong balloon celebrations
Balloons decorating Geelong Hospital have been ordered down for fear they could trigger latex allergies by Lauren Pike Geelong Advertiser Geelong, Victoria, Australia Sep 28 2007
- A nutty law indeed
Letter to the Editor by Sharon Terzian Providence Journal Providence, RI Sep 11 2007
- Allergies, Continued
Letter to the Editor by Kim Allsup Providence Journal Providence, RI Sep 15 2007
- Balloon ban wipes smile off British clown’s face
Agence France-Presse UK Aug 14 2007
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- Precedents: Danger the clown
Sydney Morning Herald Aug 16 2007
- Allergy fears lead to balloon ban
by Marcus Leroux The Times UK Aug 14 2007
- Supermarket bans Barney Baloney’s balloons — because they’re dangerous to children
Daily Mail UK Aug 13 2007
- Store axes balloon act
The Daily Mirror UK Aug 14 2007
- Tesco bans clown from using balloons
The Telegraph UK Aug 2007
- Balloon ban for children’s entertainer
by Alison Bellamy Yorkshire Evening Post UK Aug 14 2007
- Now children’s entertainer has ban slapped on ‘dangerous’ balloon act
by Tom Smithard Yorkshire Post UK Aug 14 2007
- Balloons ‘Too Risky’ For Clowning About
Daily Express UK Aug 14 2007
- Barney’s Balloons Banned
Tesco says balloons may harm children Raising Kids Aug 14 2007
- Balloonatics: Tesco ban
by Alastair Taylor The Sun UK Aug 14 2007
- Clown down-in-the-mouth over balloon ban
RTÉ News Dublin, Ireland Aug 14 2007
- They’re not party poopers, just allergic
Traditional celebrations are real danger zones for sufferers by Deirdre Conner The Times-Union Jacksonville, FL May 05 2007
- Hospitals Ban Balloons PDF
Balloonews Balloon Artists & Suppliers Association of Australia, Inc. Mar 2007
- Qualatex Bubble Balloons Range PDF
Balloonews Balloon Artists & Suppliers Association of Australia, Inc. Mar 2007
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- Holiday Toy Safety PDF
PC Pulse Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Vol 1 Issue 8 Dec 2006
- December is National Safe Toys & Gifts Month PDF
4-H News Network Alabama Cooperative Extension System—Lowndes County Office Vol 2 Issue 5 Dec 2006
- Burst balloon could kill Jaymie
by Jane Symons The Sun UK Oct 19 2006
- Over-the-top health and safety rules take the fun out of life
by Martin Newland The Daily Mail UK Oct 19 2006
- Qualatex® Bubbles:
A Whole New Kind of Balloon PDF
Qualatex Press Release Sep 01 2006
- I hate to burst Poway Unified’s balloon
by Logan Jenkins Union-Tribune San Diego, CA Jun 10 2006
- Valentine Flowers that Won’t Cause Wheezing
by Michelle Taylor BellaOnline Feb 02 2006 Archived version
- The new Scrooges of Christmas present
by Brendan O’Neill BBC News Magazine UK Dec 23 2005
- Christmas Safety PDF
by Ashley Williams Employment Issues Update Park City Consulting Ltd UK Issue No 39 Dec 2005
- Help! I’m allergic to Christmas
by Lucy Mayhew Daily Mail London, England, UK Dec 13 2005
- Latex-Allergien durch Luftballons und Kondome
Ärzte Zeitung Sep 22 2005
- Our Top Story: High School Now a Balloon-Free Zone
In the halls of Oak Park and River Forrest High school in suburban Chicago, you’ll see signs showing pictures of balloons with a big red slash through them, the Chicago Tribune reports by Mike Erwin National Spinal Cord Injury Association Mar 20 2005
- Mr Balloon Offers Non-allergic, Latex-free Inflatables
PR Free Press Release Source: Mister Balloon Jun 28 2005
- A promise to a prom date finally fulfilled
by Diana Walsh San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco, CA May 29 2005
- Visitor gift guide
Losing patience with patients by Barbara Rolek The Times Munster, IN Feb 20 2005
- Mister Balloon Co. launches a new line of non allergenic, latex free balloons
PR Leap Press Release Source: Mister Balloon Jan 25 2005
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- Office party? Watch paws
Behaviour manual out for Christmas celebration at work by Amit Roy The Telegraph Calcutta, India Dec 11 2004
- One doc’s best medicine: laughter
Clowns bring smiles to young patients by Matt McDonald Boston Globe Boston, MA Sep 16 2004
- Britian getting safer by the minute
United Press International Aug 09 2004 Archived version
- Hidden Killers: Could a Party Balloon Trigger My Child’s Milk Allergy?
by Carole Richardson Allergy Magazine May–Jun 2004 Archived version
- Banning Balloons
by Julie Kirkwood The Eagle-Tribune Lawrence, MA Apr 05 2004
- Decorate Without Latex ??
by Mark Zettler BALLOONS & Parties Magazine Mar 04 2004
- Questions about the ICU
by Matthew Nathan Castens, RN
- Allergic Reactions: How Parties Can Trigger Allergic Reactions
The Healthier Life Agora Lifestyles Ltd London, England, UK Jan 15 2004
- Don’t be rash over festive season
by Robin Turner The Western Mail Dec 17 2003
- Workers get seasonal survival guide
A guide to help workers survive non-stop Christmas songs on shop sound systems or ‘Scrooge’-style behaviour from bosses has been published by the TUC BBC News Dec 17 2003
- Are you allergic to Christmas?
by Pat Hagan BBC News UK Dec 15 2003
- I’ve got a serious allergy to latex that can be life threatening, I don’t want to go to the Christmas party because I’m embarrassed to ask them not to put balloons about
workSMART from the TUC
- Hospitals crack down on use of latex material
by Bill Wilson The Hutchinson News Hutchinson, KS Dec 09 2003 Archived version
- The nursing shortage & you
What all patients—and their loved ones—need to know USA Weekend Aug 31 2003 [briefly mentions latex]
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Nursing Spectrum Aug 31 2003
- Visiting hour etiquette: stick to these simple rules for safety and comfort while visiting at hospitals
by Elaine Cooper Better Homes & Gardens Mar 2003
- Bradley Hospital seeks to eliminate latex danger
Bradley Memorial Hospital is becoming a latex-safe institution in response to increasing concerns over latex allergies by Christina Hall The Bristol Press Dec 31 2002
- Killer party balloons blow up in Tories’ faces
Risks TUC’s weekly online bulletin Issue 85 Dec 21 2002
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- GOSH xmas tips
Dec 21 2002
- How working with balloons impacts health
Balloon HQ
- Party balloons deadly threat to six-year-old
Emarei Afaese faces a life without the benefits of many commonplace goods by Monique Devereux New Zealand Herald Jun 29 2001
- Innovative Safety Products Touted
by Dave Carpenter Associated Press Jun 27 2001
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- Latex Allergies: Understanding Who’s at Risk PDF
Retailers’ Public Communications Kit The Balloon Council Jul 01 2000
- Serious Funny Business
From the cherry nose to the oversize toes — clowns gather in Millbrae to perfect their act by Steve Rubenstein San Francisco Chronicle Apr 15 2000
- Anniversary surprise causes a rash
by Mike Tressler Toledo Blade Mar 27 2000
- Latex Hazards: We work with latex — but are you at risk?
Balloon Entertainer Extraordinaire Archived version
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- Area girl may have died from allergic reaction PDF
by Peg Lamkin Evening Telegram Superior, WI Sep 19 1992 see page 40
- Overview of IAQ Problems in Healthcare Facilities
Aerias, LLC Atlanta, GA
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- Hospitals
- Balloons that Kill — This is not a joke PDF
Housecalls Bartlett Regional Hospital Juneau, AK Winter 2007
- No Latex Balloons
St. Vincent’s Hospital Birmingham, AL
- Hospital visits call for rules
by Kathy Seale Birmingham News Birmingham, AL Jan 31 2005
- Balloons banned at Enloe beginning Tuesday
Chico Enterprise Record Chico, CA Jun 27 2003
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- Enloe Launches New Latex Safety Initiative
Enloe Medical Center Chico, CA Jun 23 2003
- Visitor Guide
UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA
- Volunteer Handbook 2005 PDF
Children’s Hospital Central California
- Volunteer Handbook 2002–2003 PDF
Children’s Hospital Central California Revised Jun 2002 Archived version
- SNMH Latex Allergy Alert
Latex balloons no longer allowed Press Release Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Grass Valley, CA Archived version
- Balloons
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Palo Alto, CA
- Balloons
El Camino Hospital Palo Alto, CA
- Visitor’s Guide PDF
El Camino Hospital Mountain View, CA Aug 2005
- Latex-safe environment
Yampa Valley Medical Center Steamboat Springs, CO
- Latex Safe Environment
Waterbury Hospital Waterbury, CT
- same as above
- Latex balloons banned from hospital
WFSB-TV Hartford, CT Archived version
- Bradley Memorial moves toward latex-safe
by Christina Hall The Herald New Britain, CT Dec 31 2002
- Hospital bans latex balloons
WTNH-TV Dec 31 2002
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- New Britain General Hospital Becomes Latex Safe PDF
Latex Balloons Prohibited Press Release New Britain General Hospital New Britain, CT Dec 15 2002 Archived version
- NBGH taking steps to become latex safe
Friends and relatives of patients at New Britain General Hospital can still bring their loved ones gifts of flowers and cards, but will soon be prohibited from adding a rubber get-well balloon by Karen Pelkey The Herald New Britain, CT Dec 11 2002
- Hospital To Ban Latex Balloons
by Maryellen Fillo Hartford Courant Dec 06 2002 Archived version
- Hospitals Served
Balloon Bouquets of Washington DC
- What not to bring
Parrish Medical Center Titusville, FL
- Magic Valley Regional Medical Center Needs Your Help to Prevent Latex Allergy Exposure
Press Release Magic Valley Regional Medical Center Twin Falls, ID Jun 24 2002 Archived version
- No More Latex Balloons at Madison Memorial
Madison Memorial Hospital Rexburg, ID Oct 25 2001
- Provena bans latex balloons
Colorful latex balloons can no longer enter the Provena United Samaritans Medical Center facility by Katerine Wright Commercial-News Danville, IL Dec 31 2003 Archived version
- Visitors Gift Guide PDF
Maple Summit Bulletin Jersey Community Hospital Jerseyville, IL Jul 2003
- Some hospitals banning latex balloons
Evansville Courier & Press Evansville, IN Nov 29 1998
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Archived version
- Allergies cause latex balloons to be banned
Associated Press The Herald-Times Bloomington, IN Nov 27 1998 Archived version
- Goshen General Hospital Announces No Latex-Balloon Policy
Goshen General Hospital Goshen, IN Oct 27 2004
- Latex balloons banned at GGH
The Truth Elkhart, IN Oct 28 2004 Registration (free) required
- Visiting Hours
St. Vincent Women’s Hospital Indianapolis, IN
- Latex Allergies
KWWL-TV Waterloo/Cedar Rapids/Dubuque, IA Jul 31 2003 Archived version
- General guidelines
University of Iowa Health Care
- Visiting Hours
Mercy Hospital Iowa City, IA
- same as above
- Hospital Bans Latex Balloons
Update Newsletter Medical Environment, Inc. Mar 2000 Archived version
- Clinton hospital bans latex balloons
by Ross Bielama Quad-City Times Davenport, IA Dec 08 1999
- same as above
- Good Samaritan Hospital Is Taking Steps To Be A Latex Safe Environment
Downers Grove, IL Dec 16 1999 Archived version
- Patient Safety Information: Latex Balloons
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Lawrence, KS
- Just Say “No” To Latex! PDF
Connection Newton Medical Center Newton, KS Winter 2004
- No to Latex
Newton Medical Center Newton, KS Jan 2004
- NMC bans latex gloves and balloons
Biz Highlight The Newton Kansan Newton, KS Dec 27 2003
- NMC to enact no-latex rule
The Newton Kansan Newton, KS Dec 06 2003
- Hospital bans latex balloons
Chanute Tribune Kansas Feb 04 1998 Archived version
- Beware of Balloons
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA Jun 16 2004
- Balloons
Shreveport Shriners Hospital Shreveport, LA Aug 29 2002
- Play It Safe PDF
HotLine Johns Hopkins May 18 2000
- Guidelines for Visitors PDF
Patient Handbook Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD
- Visiting
Boston Shriners Hospital
- Latex Balloons
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA
- Visiting Policies
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, MA
- Inpatient Care — Visitors
Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center Boston, MA
- Patient Information — Deliveries
Baystate Health System Springfield, MA
- Latex Balloon Policy
Hallmark Health System — Massachusetts
- Balloons
Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA
- Visiting Guidelines and Information for Family/Friends
South Shore Hospital South Weymouth, MA
- Latex policy
Children’s Hospital Boston, MA
- Latex balloons banned from hospitals
by Susan Fenelon Kerr Union-News Springfield, MA Feb 25 1999 Archived version
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Archived version
- Delivery of Flowers, Newspapers and Other Gifts PDF
Nursing Policies and Procedures On-Line Manual Bronson Healthcare Group Kalamazoo, MI Published Jun 17 2004
- Patient Gifts
Bronson Healthcare Group Kalamazoo, MI
- Providence Hospital issues balloon ban
by Wayne Peal Southfield Eccentric Southfield, MI Jul 28 2005
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- Latex products being replaced at BCHS PDF
Great Care Battle Creek Health System Battle Creek, MI Winter 2004/2005
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Nov 19 2004
- HCH Bans Latex Balloons From Facilities Effective April 1
Holland Community Hospital Holland, MI Mar 07 2002
- Visitor Information
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska, MI
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Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Frankfort, MI
- Annie’s Mailbox
The Holland Sentinel Holland, MI May 13 2003 Registration (free) required
- Allergies take the air out of balloons
Hospital won’t allow latex, but Mylar is OK by Emily Robinson The Holland Sentinel Holland, MI Mar 09 2002 Registration (free) required
- same as above PDF
- Health system policy bans latex balloon use
Noting that they can be dangerous to people who are allergic, as well as a choking hazard for young children, latex balloons have been banned from the North Ottawa Community Health System by Mark Brooky The Holland Sentinel Feb 09 2002
- North Ottawa Community Hospital implements “No Latex Balloon Policy”
North Ottawa Community Health System Grand Haven, MI Feb 06 2002 Archived version
- 2002 Annual Report PDF
North Ottawa Community Health System Grand Haven, MI
- Spectrum bans latex balloons
The Holland Sentinel Holland, MI Aug 14 2001 Registration (free) required
- Guidelines for Visits by Entertainers and Community Groups PDF
Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
- From gloves to ‘Get Well’ balloons: A latex-safe environment PDF
HealthCare Topics Riverwood Healthcare Center Aitkin, MN Fall 2003
- Hospital Do’s and Don’ts
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN
- Flowers/Balloons
Douglas County Hospital Alexandria, MN
- Methodist Hospital wants latex-safe environment
Staff report Minnesota Sun Publications Aug 04 1998 Archived version
- Patient & Visitor Information
North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale, MN Archived version
- Addresses of local Minnesota hospitals
Bachman’s, Inc.
- Latex Free Policy
Rice Memorial Hospital Willmar, MN
- Balloons (Latex)
Kalispell Regional Medical Center Kalispell, MT
- Balloons
Samaritan Hospital Macon, MO
- Mercy Gift Shop
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center St. Louis, MO
- Balloon Safety
St. Louis Children’s Hospital St. Louis, MO Last updated October 2004
- Latex balloons banned at Faith Regional Health Services
Norfolk, NE Apr 09 2001 Archived version
- Latex-safe Environment
BryanLGH Medical Center Nebraska
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- Allergy Concerns Prompt Hospitals to Ban Balloons MS Word
by Joseph Morton Omaha World-Herald Omaha, NE Dec 04 2000
- Nebraska Health System Bans Latex Balloons
New Release Oct 23 2000 Archived version
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Archived version
- Why can’t my child have latex balloons while at the hospital?
UMC FAQ’s Children’s Center at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Speare Memorial Hospital Becoming a Latex Safe Facility MS Word
Press Release Speare Memorial Hospital Plymouth, NH Jun 12 2006
- Wentworth-Douglass Hospital bans latex balloons
by Brad Morin Foster’s Daily Democrat Dover, NH Jan 14 2003
- Valley Regional bans latex balloons
Valley Regional Hospital Claremont, NH Archived version
- LRGH goes latex free
Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, NH bans latex balloons Concord Monitor Apr 18 2000 Archived version
- Flowers & Balloons
Concord Hospital Concord, NH
- Latex Policy
Concord Hospital Concord, NH
- Elliot Hospital — Manchester, NH
- Gift Shops
Virtua Health Hospitals NJ
- Town Talk
The Daily Times Farmington, NM Aug 03 2005
- Visiting Guidelines
Lovelace Health Systems Albuquerque, NM
- Hospital deflates gifts of balloons
Soldiers and Sailors puts limits on latex products Star-Gazette Elmira, NY Jan 01 2006
- Hospital Changes Policy to Address Latex Allergies
Buffalo Business First Feb 04 2000
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- Clowns who care: Volunteers hope to bring cheer to hospital patients
by Gina Muscato Finger Lakes Times Geneva, NY Nov 17 2003
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center Changes Balloon Policy
Vassar Brothers Medical Center Poughkeepsie, NY Nov 28 2002
- Latex Allergies a Big Concern
Winthrop Requests, ‘Leave Latex Balloons Home’ Cornerstone Winthrop University Hospital Mineola, NY Vol 12 No 2 Aug 2002
- Latex Balloons
CentraState Healthcare System Freehold, NJ
- Flowers/Gifts/Balloons
Crouse Hospital Syracuse, NY
- Can I bring balloons to a patient?
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH
- Mail, Flowers and Balloons
Ohio State University Medical Center
- Balloons? Mylar is best
HealthBeat Growing Together Children’s Medical Center Dayton, OH Fall 2000 Archived version
- Balloons
Childrens Medical Center of Dayton Dayton, OH
- Balloons
Saint Francis Hospital Broken Arrow, OK
- Health plan safety net doesn’t catch everyone
Harps welcome, not balloons by Heidi J. Stout The Business Journal Portland, OR Aug 10 2001
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- Allergy concerns lead Oregon hospitals to ban latex balloons
by Jason George Associated Press Jul 31 2001
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Aug 13 3001 Archived version
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Aug 13 3001 Archived version
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- Oregon Hospital Bans Latex Balloons
KOMO TV Aug 01 2001
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New York Times Registration (free) required
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Lawrence Journal-World
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KATU TV Portland, OR Jul 31 2001
- Gifts for Patients and We’re creating a “latex-reduced” environment
Providence Health System Portland, OR
- Latex Balloon Allergies PDF
Messenger Salem Hospital Salem, OR Spring 2001
- same as above PDF
- Salem Hospital Becoming A Latex Balloon-Free Zone
Salem Hospital Salem, OR Feb 13 2001
- Our No Latex Policy
Susquehanna Health System Williamsport, PA
- Latex Policy
Gettysburg Hospital Gettysburg, PA
- For Your Safety
Altoona Hospital Altoona, PA
- Flowers and Packages
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
- Hospitals striving to be latex-free
by Diane Marczely Gimpel The Morning Call Nov 16 1999 Archived version
- Balloons
WPVI-TV Philadephia, PA Sep 08 1999 Archived version
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Printer-friendly version Archived version
- General Information
Waynesboro Hospital Franklin County PA
- same as above
Chambersburg Hospital Franklin County PA
- Latex Balloons
Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- Latex-safe policy PDF
Women & Infants Hospital Providence, RI
- same as above PDF
- Can visitors bring balloons and flowers?
MUSC Children’s Hospital Charleston, SC
- Patient & Visitor Information
Palmetto Health Baptist Easley, SC
- During Your Stay
Rapid City Regional Hospital Rapid City, SD
- Balloon Policy, SA 30-10.02
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN Revised Oct 2003
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- No Latex Balloons, Please
Pulse University of Utah Health Sciences Center Jan 19 2004
- Latex Balloons Not Allowed at University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics
University of Utah Health Sciences Center Nov 17 1998
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- U. Hospital bans latex balloons
by Elaine Jarvik Deseret News Salt Lake City, UT Sep 07 1998
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- Utah County IHC hospitals ban latex balloons but OK Mylars
Deseret News Salt Lake City, UT May 25 1997
- Balloons
Primary Children’s Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT
- Primary Children’s Bursts Bubble on Latex Balloons
Rubber poses risk of choking and allergies. But mylar variety is OK. by Joseph Bauman Deseret News Salt Lake City, UT Mar 22 1996
- Latex-Balloon Dangers Force Ban at Hospital
by Norma Wagner The Salt Lake Tribune Apr 02 1996 Archived version
- Flowers and Balloons
Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center Seattle, WA
- A Special Note about Balloons
Overlake Hospital Bellevue, WA
- Latex Allergy: What Everyone Should Know
by France R. Knaack Whidbey General Hospital Coupeville, WA
- Guide to Your Hospital Stay — During Your Stay
Whidbey General Hospital Coupeville, WA
- FAQ’s
Balloon Flowers & Decor Bothell, WA
- Latex Sensitivity Alert! PDF
OutLook Door County Memorial Hospital Ministry Health Care Sturgeon Bay, WI Jun 02 2006
- Restrictions: Latex
Saint Joseph’s Hospital Ministry Health Care Marshfield, WI
- Mail, Flowers, Balloons, Newspapers, & E-Cards
Beaver Dam Community Hospital Beaver Dam, WI
- Latex Balloons No Longer Allowed at UW Hospital PDF
by Supervisor Shahidah Pasha Badger Beat University of Wisconsin Police Newsletter Vol 9 Issue 3 Nov 2001
- Report is dead wrong on columnist’s demise
by Marilynn Marchione The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Aug 09 1999
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- Allergy concerns prompt hospital in West Bend to ban latex gift balloons
by Jacqueline Seibel Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Feb 10 1999
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- Latex-safe Facility
St. Joseph’s Hospital Chippewa Falls, WI
- Latex Policy
Meriter Hospital Madison, WI
- Latex Balloon Recommendations
Meriter Hospital Madison, WI Archived version
- Flowers/Balloons
St. Luke’s South Shore Cudahy, WI
- Hospital Bans Latex Balloons
KROE News Sheridan Media Sheridan, WY Sep 07 2001 Archived version
- Balloon Policy
Hamilton Health Services Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- 2001–2003 Guide to Health Services PDF and Visitor Information
Northern Lights Regional Health Services Alberta, Canada
- Latex balloons are not permitted on the unit
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Alberta, Canada Oct 30 2001 Archived version
- Visiting Information
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
- Rules Change for Latex Balloons and Maternity Ward Flowers PDF
Maternity units no longer accepting flower deliveries; latex balloons banned from all Region sites by Robyn Bellavance Frontlines Calgary Regional Health Authority Calgary, Alberta, Canada Jul 27 2001
- CHR bans balloons, discourages flowers
CBC News Aug 02 2001
- Brandon Regional Health Authority — Brandon, Manitoba
- Health Care Corporation of St. John’s — St. John’s, NF
- St. John’s hospitals to ban latex balloons
CBC News Feb 04 2000
- Latex, Flowers and Food
General Information North Shore/Coast Garibaldi Health Services North Vancouver, BC
- Balloons
Restigouche Health Authority Campbellton, NB
- Latex Balloons Prohibited at Stanton PDF
Weekly Newsflash Stanton Territorial Health Authority Yellowknife, NWT, Canada Sep 16 2005
- Latex Free Policy
Lady Dunn Health Centre Wawa, ON
- Policies: Latex
Ross Memorial Hospital Lindsay, ON Revised Nov 12 2003
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- Olympics for Tomorrow campaign underway at the Ross
Ross Memorial Hospital Lindsay, ON Feb 18 2003
- same as above PDF
- Latex Balloon Policy
Greater Niagara General Hospital Niagara Falls, Canada also see Mail, Flowers and Balloons Welland Hospital and Mail and Flowers Niagara-On-The-Lake Hospital
- Working toward a latex safe environment PDF
Memorial Mirror Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Orillia, ON Nov/Dec 2001
- Latex
Lake of the Woods District Hospital Kenora, ON
- Latex Balloon Ban
St. Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton, ON
- Did you know?
St. Joseph’s Health Centre London, ON Archived version
- Balloons as Gifts for Patients
North Bay General Hospital North Bay, ON
- Flowers & Gifts
Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Goderich, ON
- Patient Info
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital Windsor, ON
- What Not To Bring and Flowers & Gifts
Woodstock General Hospital Woodstock, ON
- Preparing for Your Visit: What to bring
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
- Gifts for Patients
Rouge Valley Health System ON
- Préparation pour votre visite: Que devrais-je apporter?
Hôpital pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario
- Latex Safe
London Health Sciences Centre London, ON
- Latex balloons
London Health Sciences Centre London, ON
- same as above
- Patient Information
Bluewater Health Foundation Sarnia, ON
- For Your Comfort and Security
Credit Valley Hospital Mississauga, ON
- Balloons/Latex Products
Southlake Regional Health Centre Newmarket, ON
- Balloons
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital E. Grimsby, ON
- Allergy to latex
Montfort Hospital Ottawa, ON
- Latex Products and Balloons
Humber River Regional Hospital ON
- Safety & Security
Markham Stouffville Hospital Markham, ON
- Latex Balloons Prohibited
York Central Hospital Richmond Hill, ON
- General Guidelines
Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Oakville, ON Archived version
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Milton District Hospital Milton, ON Archived version
- For your health and safety’s sake! PDF
The Pulse of the Community Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Oakville, ON Aug 2002
- Flowers/Balloons
Palmerston & District Hospital Palmerston, ON
- May I bring balloons to the hospital?
FAQs about Kingston General Hospital Kingston, ON
- Scent/Latex Free Policy
Leamington District Memorial Hospital Leamington, ON
- Latex Balloons PDF
Patient Focus St. Joseph’s Health Care London, ON
- Policies: Latex PDF
Parkwood Hospital St. Joseph’s Healthcare London, ON
- Latex Balloons
South Musoka Memorial Hospital Bracebridge, ON
- Balloons/Latex Products
York County Hospital ON Archived version
- Latex balloons banned in Hamilton, London
CACN News Letter Sep 1995
- Latex Balloons
General Order No. 1 2002–2003 Shriners Jun 27 2002
- Trouble in the Air: Facilities Grapple with Gift Balloons
Health Facilities Management Nov 2001
- Balloon Bouquets Floating Away from Hospitals
Aug 02 2001
- Two more hospitals ban latex balloons
Safety Connection HCPro Archived version
- MA hospital bans latex balloons
Safety Connection HCPro Archived version
- Latex balloons blowing up number of allergic reactions
HCPro Archived version
- Latex Balloons Banned From Hospitals
Focus on the Law Jun 1999 newsletter published by the law office of Jon L. Gelman
- Libraries
- Schools
- No Balloons Please PDF
Sabercats News Stapley Junior High Mesa, AZ Dec 2006
- Hillcrest bans latex products: District sensitive to students with medical allergies
by Amy Neal Newszap Arizona Aug 28 2006
- Coming to Hillcrest Middle School 2006–2007: A “Latex-Free” Environment PDF
No balloons, rubber gloves, rubber balls, rubberbands Community Letter Hillcrest Middle School Glendale, AZ
- same as above PDF
- same as above PDF
- No Balloons Please! PDF
Gecko Gazette Desert Sage Elementary School Glendale, AZ May 2006
- same as above PDF
May 2005
- same as above PDF
Mar 2005
- Current Health Issues: Latex “Free” Campus
Desert Sage Elementary School Glendale, AZ Jun/Jul 2005
- A latex-free campus—no balloons, gloves, and latex balls allowed
Desert Sage Elementary School Glendale, AZ
- Just a reminder PDF
From the Principal Sonoran Sky Elementary School Scottsdale, AZ Mar 2005
- Latex Allergy Alert!
Wendler Newsletter Camp Wendler Middle School Anchorage, AK Jan 2004
- School Time
Mercury-Register Oroville, CA Aug 23 2007
- Latex Alert PDF
Principal’s Newsletter Fountain Valley High School Fountain Valley, CA Vol X No 2 Nov/Dec 2005
- Medical Alert! Medical Alert! PDF
Connections Palmer High School Colorado Springs, CO Back to School 2006–07 Vol 20 No 1
- Nurse’s Corner PDF
Newsletter Amity Middle School Bethany, CT Oct 2005
- Meeting Minutes PDF
Bethany Community School PTO Bethany, CT Sep 28 2005
- School Nurse’s Corner
Tolland Middle School Tolland, CT
- Student Handbook
Fairfield Woods Middle School Fairfield, CT Revised Jun 2000
- Wilton Continuing Education PDF
Wilton, CT Winter/Spring 2006
- Allergies
2002–2003 School Handbook Miller and Driscoll Schools Wilton, CT
- Hot Cider
Cider Mill School Wilton, CT Issue 16 Jan 09 2003 Archived version
- Flowers and Balloons
Student — Parent Handbook 2003–2004 Battlefield Primary School Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- Attention Parents and Families PDF
Skyway Elementary School Newsletter Coeur d’Alene, ID Vol 7 No 3 Nov 01 2006
- School Allergy
by Abbey Gibb KIDK TV Idaho Falls, ID Aug 16 2006
- same as above
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- Latex Concerns at McGhee Elementary PDF
The McGhee Messenger McGhee Elementary School Lewiston, ID Vol 1 Issue 5 Feb 2006
- Safety Committee Meeting Minutes
Carl Sandburg High School Orland Park, IL Mar 11 2004
- OPRF News PDF
“In an effort to promote a healthy environment for individuals with latex sensitivity, NO BALLOONS of any kind are allowed in the building or on school property” Oak Park and River Forest High School Oak Park, IL May/Jun 2006
- No Balloons Allowed PDF
OPRFHS News Oak Park and River Forest High School Oak Park, IL Oct 2004
- In Illinois, a school plans well ahead for student’s allergy
by Jodi S. Cohen Boston Globe Nov 28 2003
- same as above
Good Housekeeping Nov 17 2003
- SACS looks at changes to policies at Homestead
by Charlie Roduta News-Sentinel Fort Wayne, IN Apr 14 2004
- Latex Allergy PDF
Parent-Family Handbook 2005–2006 Crossroads Park Elementary School West Des Moines, IA
- A Note From the Nurse
Parkview Middle School Ankeny, IA Archived version
- The Bulldog Times PDF
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lexington, KY Vol 12 Issue 2 Oct 2001
- Important Message PDF
Student Handbook 2003–2004 Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lexington, KY
- Barnstable School Committee Regular Meeting Minutes PDF
Barnstable, MA Sep 25 2007
- School cracks down on nuts
by Jenn Smith Berkshire Eagle Pittsfield MA Sep 08 2007
- Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework PDF
Massachusetts Department of Education Oct 2006
- Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework
In experiments calling for balloons, be aware that latex balloons are a choking hazard for young children and that students of any age may have allergic reactions to latex Massachusetts Department of Education May 2001
- same as above PDF
- same as above MS Word
- Health & Safety: Latex
2003–2004 Handbook Blanchard Memorial School Boxborough, MA
- Important health notice
Newsletter Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Holliston, MA Jan 2006
- Latex Gloves and Balloons PDF
2005–2006 Parent Handbook Falmouth Public Schools E. Falmouth, MA
- What if I want to decorate my locker or a friend’s locker with balloons? PDF
2005–2006 Student Handbook Hopkington Middle School Hopkington, MA
- same as above
- Administration, Nurse & Guidance Info and Sgt. Charles J. Jaworek School Newsletter
Jaworek Elementary School Marlborough, MA
- Allergy Information PDF
Community News Merriam School Acton, MA Vol 14 No 4 Sep 01 2005
- Allergies
Mansfield Public Schools Mansfield, MA
- Maine School Administrative District No 6
- MDI High School is a Latex Free Environment
by Galen Lowe Mount Desert Island High School Bar Harbor, ME Mar 22 2005
- South Portland School Department — South Portland, ME
- Latex Allergy
Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Foley Public Schools Foley, MN
- Tiger News
Albert Lea High School Albert Lee, MN May 17 2006
- Health Issues PDF
Lower School Family Handbook 2005–2006 The Blake School Hopkins/Wayzata, MN
- Latex Balloons PDF
2003–2004 Student Handbook Richfield Senior High School Richfield, MN
- same as above PDF
- Falcon Tidbits
Friendly Hills Middle School Mendota Heights, MN Oct 2003
- same as above
Dec 2003
- Latex Alert PDF
Cougar Tales Hubert Olson Middle School Bloomington, MN Vol 40 No 3 Jan 2005
- same as above PDF
- same as above PDF
- same as above PDF
- same as above PDF
Archived version
- same as above PDF
Archived version
- Latex Policy
2003–2004 Handbook Bert Raney Elementary School Granite Falls, MN
- same as above
- Latex Balloons
Willmar Junior High Newsletter Willmar, MN Sep/Oct 2003
- Latex Safe Schools
Princeton Public Schools Princeton, MN
- similar to above
- Latex Allergies PDF
2003–2004 Handbook/Calendar Rice Lake Elementary School Lino Lakes, MN
- same as above
- same as above PDF
2004–2005
- Latex Balloons
Centerville Elementary Handbook 2002–2003 Centerville, MN Archived version
- same as above
Archived version
- same as above
2003–2004 Archived version
- same as above
2001–2002 Archived version
- Balloons
Centennial Elementary School Circle Pines, MN
- Tickler File PDF
The Eagle’s Nest Eden Prairie High School Eden Prairie, MN Vol 12 No 2 Nov 2001
- Fernbrook News
Fernbrook Elementary School Maple Grove, MN Sep 2001 Archived version
- Please! No latex in our schools PDF
School Pages Bloomington Public Schools Bloomington, MN Sep 2001
- Reminder about District Latex Guidelines
Countryside Elementary School Edina, MN
- News from the Nurse PDF
Principal’s Newsletter Parkway South Middle School St. Louis, MO Oct 2005
- Balloon Bouquets PDF
Bryant School Newsletter Helena School District Helena, MT Sep 29 2005
- same as above PDF
The Hawthorne Highlight Helena School District Helena, MT Sep 2005
- same as above PDF
- Parent/Student Handbook PDF
Helena Middle School Helena, MT 2005–06
- Decorations PDF
Capital High School Student Handbook Helena, MT 2005–06
- No Latex, Please PDF
Cub News C.R. Anderson Middle School Helena, MT Feb 2004
- same as above PDF
- PDF
Sandstone Elementary School Billings, MT
- Latex-safe school
Handbook 2003–04 Meadowlark Elementary School Billings, MT
- Lincoln Southwest High School
Lincoln, NE
- Latex Precautions PDF
The Telescope Lincoln North Star High School Lincoln, NE Vol 15 No 1 Summer 2005
- Latex Precautions at School
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, NE
- Peterborough Elementary School — Peterborough, NH
- Latex Balloons PDF
Parent & Student Handbook 2006–2007 Jaffrey Grade School Jaffrey, NH
- same as above PDF
Parent & Student Handbook 2006–2007 Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School Jaffrey, NH
- Administrative advisory: Latex allergy alert
Guilderland Central School District Guilderland, NY
- Science Fair 2005 PDF
Lake George Elementary Newsletter Lake George, NY Mar 2005
- Latex Free Zone
by Kathy Harriff, RN Sutherland High School Pittsford, NY Sep 2005
- Flowers and Balloons PDF
2003–2004 Student Handbook Hillsborough Elementary School Hillsborough, NC
- same as above PDF
2004–2005 Student Handbook Hillsborough Elementary School Hillsborough, NC
- same as above
2004–2005 Student — Parent Handbook Efland Cheeks Elementary School Efland, NC
- Birthday Celebrations
South Elementary School Lancaster, OH
- Reminder PDF
by Marcia Schlichter, RN THS Newsletter Talawanda High School Oxford, OH Vol 2006–07 Issue 1 Aug/Sep 2006
- Latex Allergies In Our Schools! PDF
by Marcia Schlichter, RN THS Newsletter Talawanda High School Oxford, OH Vol 2005–06 Issue 5 Feb 2006
- West Linn-Wilsonville School District — West Linn, OR
- Allergies prompt a new rule at WHS
Latex balloons are now a no-no, students are told by Danielle Frost Wilsonville Spokesman Wilsonville, OR Dec 10 2003 Archived version
- Education Briefs: Wilsonville latex balloon ban
The Oregonian Dec 11 2003 Archived version
- Beaverton School District — Beaverton, OR
- Latex Ban PDF
McKinley Elementary School Student Handbook & Consistent Discipline Handbook 2004–2005
- same as above PDF
Westview High School Student Planner & Handbook 2002–2003
- Balloons PDF
Student-Parent Handbook and Beaverton School District Consistent Discipline Handbook Five Oaks Middle School 2003–2004
- Policies and Procedures: Latex
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia, PA
- Central Bucks Schools Are Latex Safe PDF
Principals’ Prose Mill Creek Elementary School Warrington, PA Vol 7 No 1 Sep 2006
- Policies: Latex Allergies
Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA
- Garnet Valley School District — Glen Mills/Boothwyn, PA
- General School Information: Health PDF
School Handbook 2004–2005 Penn Wood Elementary School West Chester, PA
- Flowers and Balloons
Lincoln Elementary School Watertown, SD
- What’s Happening at HES
Heritage Elementary School Thompson Station, TN Feb 08 2005 Archived version
- Special Alert Concerning Latex Products
Brookville High School Lynchburg, VA Aug 2000
- Southwest Adopts No Latex-Balloon Policy
Patient and Staff Safety Prompt Change News Release Southwest Washington Medical Center Vancouver, WA Apr 06 2006
- Latex Warning
Sultan Middle School Newsletter Sultan Middle School Sultan WA Dec 2005 Archived version
- Latex Free Zone
Capital High School Charleston, WV
- Latex Alert
Wrightstown Elementary School Newsletter Wrightstown, WI Sep 2007
- Latex Balloons…and Other Latex Things PDF
Wildcat Newsletter Verona Area High School Verona, WI Mar 2007
- same as above PDF
- Latex-Free School PDF
Core Knowledge Courier Verona Area Core Knowledge Charter School Verona, WI Vol 10 Issue 11 Nov 2005
- Latex Balloons
Nighthawk News Northside Elementary School Sun Prairie, WI Nov/Dec 2005 Archived version
- Balloons and Flowers
Parent Newsletter Slinger Middle School Slinger, WI Vol 1 Issue IV Jan 2006
- Latex Allergy PDF
Parent Handbook 2005–2006 School District of Hartford, WI
- FYI PDF
13th Annual Jam State Conference Wisconsin Association of School Councils Green Bay, WI Apr 24–24 2005
- Latex Alert MS Word
by Diane Hamilton, RN East Troy Community Schools East Troy, WI
- Notice: Community Alert about Latex Allergy PDF
by Mary K. Logemann, RN School District of Platteville, WI 2003
- Hartland/Lakeside School District — Hartland, WI
- Local Florists Told Not To Send Latex Balloon Bouquets To OHS PDF
Freddy’s Footnotes Onalaska High School Onalaska, WI Aug 2005
- Allergy Alert!!!
The Stocker Revue Irving F. Stocker Elementary School Kenosha, WI Sep 2006
- Latex
Pewaukee School District Pewaukee, WI Archived version
- Balloons busted
Some schools ban those made of latex because of choking hazard by Amy Hetzner Journal Sentinel Milwaukee, WI Feb 23 2001
- same as above
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- same as above
- same as above
- same as above
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- Latex Balloon Warning
McKinley Elementary School Appleton, WI Archived version
- same as above
Family Handbook Classical Charter School Appleton, WI
- Latex
Horizon Elementary School Handbook Horizon Elementary School Plymouth, WI
- No Latex Balloons At School PDF
Blue Jays C.H. Bird Elementary School Sun Prairie, WI Aug/Sep 2003
- District Procedure — Latex
Hayward Community School District Hayward, WI Approved Oct 21 2002
- Cumberland School District Policy for Minimizing the Risk of Latex Exposure PDF
Cumberland, WI Adopted Apr 20 2000
- same as above PDF
- School District of Holmen — Holmen, WI
- SD42 gets tough on allergies
by Stephen Tipper Maple Ridge Times British Columbia, Canada Jun 20 2006
- Allergy Alert PDF
Newsletter St. Bernadette School Oakville, ON Vol 8 May 2005 Archived version
- Prince Charles Public School — London, ON
- Balloons
Netivon Newsletter Netivot HaTorah Day School Thornhill, ON Jan 23 2004
- School Policies and Procedures: Latex Allergies
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic School Waterford, ON
- Life Threatening Allergies
2003–2004 Handbook St. Michael Corkery Carp, ON Archived version
- Allergy Alert
Holy Name of Mary School Newsletter St. Marys, ON Sep 02 2003 Archived version
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