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- US doctors miss chances to give flu vaccines
by Maggie Fox Reuters May 12 2008
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- In patients with latex allergy what are the options for having vaccines where pre-filled syringes have rubber bungs and rubber needle covers, are these rubber components a potential problem?
National Library for Health (NLH) Question-Answering Service UK Nov 15 2007
- Talecris Announces New Hypermune(TM) Product Safety Advances
Latex-Free Vials and Syringes and New FDA-Approved Pathogenic Prion Removal Labeling Demonstrate Ongoing Talecris Commitment to Providing Safest Possible Protein Therapies Business Wire Source: Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc. Oct 02 2007
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- Dry Natural Rubber (“Latex”) Content of Flu Vaccines (2007–08 Formula, US only)
compiled by Nancy Mitchell Sep 04 2007
- To Your Good Health
by Paul G. Donohue The Columbus Dispatch Columbus, OH Jan 29 2007 [NB: Dr. Donohue fails to mention that the packaging of some flu vaccine may contain dry natural rubber]
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- General Recommendations on Immunization PDF
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report CDC Vol 55 No RR-15 Dec 01 2006
- Latex in one make of Flu vaccine (2006/2007)
Allergy & Asthma Disease Management Center (AAAAI) Nov 06 2006
- School staff now may give shots to students with allergic reactions
by Jim Callaghan United Federation of Teachers New York, NY Oct 19 2006
- Take the Fear Out of Halloween for Kids With Severe Allergies
Need to Be Prepared for the Potential Threat of Food Allergens and Latex PR Newswire Source: Verus Pharmaceuticals Oct 17 2006
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- 60-second safety tip PDF
Safe Medicine Institute for Safe Medication Practices Vol 4 Issue 5 Sep/Oct 2006
- Consider all sources of latex for allergic patients PDF
NurseAdvise-ERR Institute for Safe Medication Practices Vol 4 Issue 9 Sep 2006
- People with severe allergies may need 2nd EpiPen: coroner
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) News Aug 24 2006
- Color-Coded Wristband Toolkit
Resources Associated with Patient Safety Advisory Articles Patient Safety Authority Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Update on Use of Color-Coded Patient Wristbands PDF
Patient Safety Advisory produced by ECRI & ISMP under contract to the Patient Safety Authority, an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Vol 3 Sup 1 Aug 09 2006
- Latex Allergy Precautions — Change In Policy PDF
Rx Update University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Pharmaceutical Care May 2006
- Free Epinephrine Auto-Injector Available to Anaphylaxis Sufferers
Patients Can Receive Free Twinject(R) Via http://www.FreeEpinephrine.com PR Newswire Source: Verus Pharmaceuticals May 23 2006
- Latex Allergy
by M. Saljoughian, PharmD, PhD US Pharm Vol 31:04 Apr 2006
- Vaccine Components — Allergens Table
Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore, MD Mar 2006
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- Confusion over meaning of color-coded wrist bands
ISMP Medication Safety Alert Institute for Safe Medication Practices Mar 09 2006
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- Confusion over meaning of color-coded wristbands
ISMP Quarterly Action Agenda Institute for Safe Medication Practices Huntingdon Valley, PA Apr 20 2006
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- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 62nd Annual Meeting
- Verus Pharmaceuticals Announces Study Results Supporting the Potential Need for Two Doses of Epinephrine to Treat Anaphylaxis
PR Newswire Source: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mar 07 2006
- Verus Pharmaceuticals Donates 5,000 Twinject(R) Demonstrators to Support Anaphylaxis Day at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting
Poster Session on Tuesday, March 7 Supports Need for Two Doses PR Newswire Source: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mar 03 2006
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- How Many Hospital Pharmacy Medication Dispensing Errors Go Undetected? PDF
by Jennifer L. Cina, PharmD; Tejal K. Gandhi, MD, MPH; William Churchill, MS, RPh; John Fanikos, MBA, RPh; Michelle McCrea, RPh; Patricia Mitton; Jeffrey M. Rothschild, MD, MPH; Erica Featherstone; Carol Keohane, RN; David W. Bates, MD, MSc; Eric G. Poon, MD, MPH Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety Vol 32 No 2 Feb 2006
- Vaccine components and constituents: responding to consumer concerns
by Barbara E Eldred, Angela J Dean, Treasure M McGuire and Allan L Nash The Medical Journal of Australia Vol 184 No 4 Feb 20 2006
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- Association of PrMACUGEN (pegaptanib sodium injection) with reports of allergic reactions
Since the injection procedure includes various steps (e.g., anesthesia, antibiotics, possibly latex gloves), a direct relationship to MACUGEN or other factors has not been established in these cases Canada NewsWire Source: Pfizer Canada Inc. Jan 23 2006
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- Safety Concerns Halt Peanut-Allergy Drug
by Paul Elias, AP Biotechnology Writer Jan 17 2006
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- Epipen can help prevent anaphylactic shock
by Sara Jones The Citizen Auburn, NY Dec 27 2005
- Supplementary Advisory: Use of Color-Coded Patient Wristbands Creates Unnecessary Risk PDF
Patient Safety Advisory produced by ECRI & ISMP under contract to the Patient Safety Authority, an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Vol 2 Sup 2 Dec 14 2005
- Dry Natural Rubber and Thimerosal Content of Vaccines PDF
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Nov 2005
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- Latex Content in Fluvirin Vaccine PDF
Chiron Corporation Nov 11 2005
- Pharmacists suggest single entry for medication vials with latex as best practice
Premier Safety Share Premier, Inc. Oct 2005
- Ask the Experts: Immunization questions
by William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH and Andrew T. Kroger, MD, MPH Needle Tips Immunization Action Coalition Vol 15 No 2 Oct 2005
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- Pharmaceutical Information Center Question of the Week PDF
by Melanie B. Bittner and Beth M. Varhol Mylan School of Pharmacy Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Sep 26 2005
- Latex-free Dental Cartridges
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Vol 3 No 9 Sep 2005
- Verus Pharmaceuticals Announces Canadian Launch of Twinject for Anaphylaxis
First Advancement in Self-Administered Treatment Options Since 1980s; First and Only Dual-Dose Product for Anaphylaxis PR Newswire Source: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sep 22 2005
- Paladin Labs Announces Canadian Launch of Twinject for Anaphylaxis
Business Wire Source: Paladin Labs Inc. Sep 22 2005
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- Minutes
Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines Meeting via Conference Call National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Health Resources and Services Administration Sep 14 2005
- Red Alert PDF
How Pharmacists Can Help Manage Anaphylaxis in Children by Dominique van Schijndel, PharmD Pharmacy Practice Vol 21 No 9 Sep 2005
- Is there any reason to be concerned about latex allergies with respect to vaccine vial stoppers? PDF
Montana’s Immune Response Montana Immunization Program Vol 11 No 3 Summer 2005
- F28 — Latex Allergy Pharmacy Procedures: Parenteral preparations PDF
Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center Charleston, SC Revised Aug 2005
- Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease: Recommendations for Use of Meningococcal Vaccines in Pediatric Patients
Committee on Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Vol 116 No 2 Aug 01 2005
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- Ask the Expert on…Latex Content in Medicines
by Virna Ignacio Almuete, BS, PharmD Ask the Experts about Pharmacotherapy Medscape Pharmacists Registration (free) required
- Verus Pharmaceuticals Announces Acquisition of Twinject for Anaphylaxis
Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. News Release Jul 06 2005
- Targetting problems in diabetes PDF
How to manage patients with insulin allergy, and those on dialysis by Maryann Hopkins, BSP, CDE Pharmacy Practice Vol 21 No 7 Jul 2005
- Lifesaving allergy drug out of reach for many in need
Immunotherapy Weekly Jun 22 2005
- Providing First Aide PDF
Is your pharmacy staff prepared to handle emergency situations? by Les Johnson Pharmacy Practice Vol 21 No 6 Jun 2005
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Mandatory Labeling of the Presence of Latex (0501) PDF
Pharmaceutical Industry: Drug Products, Labeling, and Packaging-Positions
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- Mandatory Labeling of the Presence
of Latex PDF
Proceedings of the 57th annual session of the ASHP House of Delegates, June 12 and 14, 2005
- Latex Status Labeling and Elimination of Latex from Drug Products PDF
Board of Directors report on the Council on Professional Affairs ASHP House of Delegates Session—2005
- Advocacy PDF
ASHP Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners 2005 Report
- Sections and Forums Look Forward PDF
Action Line ASHP’s Monthly News Bulletin Vol 36 No 3 Mar 2005
- Labeling of
Latex Status on All Medical Containers and Products PDF
Proceedings of the 56th annual session of the ASHP House of Delegates, June 20 and 22, 2004
- Latex Allergy Precautions & Latex Protocols PDF
Posted Jan 23 2003 & Mar 09 2003
- Drug-Product Latex Labeling Still In Progress
by Donna Young ASHP News Jun 08 2001
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- ASHP guidelines on quality assurance for pharmacy-prepared sterile products. American Society of Health System Pharmacists PDF
Am J Health Syst-Pharm Vol 57 Jun 15 2000 Archived version
- Reducing costs through centralization and standardization of an i.v. admixture program PDF
by RD Paoletti and EW Casey Am J Health-Syst Pharm Vol 57 Jun 15 2000 Archived version
- ASHP Guidelines on Quality Assurance for Pharmacy-Prepared Sterile Products PDF
Drug Distribution and Control: Preparation and Handling-Guidelines
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- Lack of latex allergen contamination of solutions withdrawn from vials with natural rubber stoppers PDF
by David J. Thomsen and Tim G. Burke Am J Health-Syst Pharm Vol 57 Jan 01 2000 Archived version
- Permeability of nitrile rubber, latex, polyurethane, and neoprene gloves to 18 antineoplastic drugs
by TH Connor Am J Health-Syst Pharm Vol 56 Dec 01 1999 Archived version
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- Medical devices with latex become easier to identify
by CA Thompson Am J Health-Syst Pharm Vol 55 Oct 15 1998 Archived version
- Ban Proposed for Latex Gloves Powdered with Cornstarch
Late-breaking news Jan 12 1998
- NIOSH recommends steps for reducing work-related exposure to latex
Am J Health-Sys Pharm Vol 54 Aug 01 1997 Archived version
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- Natural Rubber/Latex Allergy: Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention
Am J Health-Syst Pharm Vol 55 Apr 15 1998 Archived version
- Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine PDF
by Marcia L. Buck, PharmD, FCCP Pediatric Pharmacotherapy University of Virginia Children’s Hospital Vol 11 No 5 May 2005
- Lifesaving Allergy Drug, Epinephrine, Out of Reach for Many in Need
i-Newswire May 24 2005
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- Vaccine Administration
Questions & Answers Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases broadcasts CDC Feb/Mar 2005
- Omalizumab: A recombinant humanized monoclonal IgE-blocking antibody
by Noah Scheinfeld, MD, JD Dermatology Online Journal Vol 11 No 1 2005
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Journal of Diabetes Nursing Oct 2004
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- Question PDF
by Dr. George Kassianos Travel Wise British Travel Health Association Issue 20 Autumn 2004
- Enteryx gets go-ahead
The Globe Boston, MA Aug 21 2004
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- Working with Vials with Latex Closures PDF
by Mark G. Klang, PhD Candidate, RPh, BCNSP The New York State Journal of Health-system Pharmacy Vol 23 No 4 Jul–Aug 2004
- True Contraindications and Precautions
Immunization Education Program Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Archived version
- Current Concepts in Local Anesthetics
by Margaret I. Scarlett, DMD Woman Dentist Journal Apr 2004 Registration (free) required
- General Protocols for Standing Orders — Requirements for Administration of All Vaccines PDF
Immunization Program Massachusetts Department of Health Jul 2004
- Dealing with Allergic Reactions to Vaccines PDF
RSi/NewsRx News Coverage from American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2004 Annual Meeting Mar 19–23 2004
- Vaccines used in Childhood Immunisation: Register of Excipients and Adjuvants PDF
NHS Greater Glasgow — Public Health Directorate Jan 05 2004
- 2004 Medication Safety Initiative-Allergy Considerations
Drug Therapy Massachusetts General Hospital Vol XIV Issue 1 Jan 2004
- Docs Need More Training on Adrenaline Shots
Most Doctors, Patients Don’t Know How or When to Give Adrenaline Shots for Severe Allergic Reaction by Cherie Berkley, MS WebMD Dec 04 2003
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- Latex Allergies and Immunization PDF
Newfoundland and Labrador Immunization Manual Oct 2003
- Risk of Anaphylaxis After Vaccination of Children and Adolescents
by Kari Bohlke, ScD, Robert L. Davis, MD,S. M. Marcy, MD, M. M. Braun, MD, Frank DeStefano, MD, Steven B. Black, MD, John P. Mullooly, PhD and Robert S. Thompson, MD Pediatrics Vol 112 No 4 Oct 2003
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- Special Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Thimerosal and Latex Allergies MS Word
Virginia Commonwealth University Employee Health Services Oct 2003
- Anaphylaxis From Vaccination Is Very Rare
by Laurie Barclay, MD Medscape Medical News Oct 06 2003 Registration (free) with Medscape required
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- Severe Allergic Shock Very Rare After Vaccination
Reuters Health Oct 10 2003 Archived version
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- Albany County Public Health to hold annual flu clinic
by Ryan Ragan Laramie Boomerang Laramie, WY Sep 25 2003
- Can children with latex allergies get Pediarix?
FAQs on Pediarix Vaccine National Immunization Program (NIP) CDC
- Please address the latex component in vaccine stoppers in relation to patients with latex allergies
National Immunization Program Satellite Broadcast Q&A
- Doctors hope PBS listing may calm adrenaline rush
by Michael Bradley Sydney Morning Herald Aug 05 2003
- Can people with latex allergy receive influenza vaccine?
Questions submitted during the Adult Immunization Update Broadcast Jun 26 2003 National Immunization Program (NIP) CDC Archived version
- Patients with Latex Allergy PDF
Monthly Scan Radiopharmacy, Inc. Evansville, IN Vol 8 Issue 7 Jul 2003
- Excipients in the label and package leaflet of medicinal products for human use PDF
Guidelines: Medicinal products for human use: Safety, environment and information European Commission Vol 3B Jul 2003
- Stop Anaphylaxis Deaths
Potentially Fatal Allergic Reactions Can Be Prevented Market Wire Jul 08 2003
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- Contraindication to Vaccination Special Situation: Latex PDF
Montana’s Immune Response Special Assessment Edition Vol 8 No 2 Jun 2003
- FDA Approves First Biologic for Allergy-Related Asthma
FDA Talk Paper Jun 20 2003
- New shots OK’d for asthma
Drug Xolair is only effective for certain allergy-related cases by Patricia Anstett Detroit Free Press Jun 21 2003 Archived version
- What you need to know about the smallpox vaccine
by Sharon Karber, RN, CS, MSN and Nancy Fasano, MA Nursing Vol 33 No 6 Jun 2003 Archived version
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- Natural Rubber Guidance
FDA assists manufacturers with labeling of devices and packaging containing rubber by Erik Swain Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News Jun 2003
- Adding Their ID to Devices Not Feasible, Makers Say
by James G. Dickinson Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Jun 2003
- Approval seen for drug that stops asthma attacks
by Kathy Lutz (Boston Globe) Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jun 19 2003 Registration (free) required
- Latex Content of Injectables
Oregon Health & Science University Department of Pharmacy Services May 2003
- Latex-Safe Operatory and Local Anesthetic Cartridges and Latex Allergy
Dental Items of Significance USAF Dental Investigation Service Issue 68 May 2003
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- The Ins and Outs of Prefilled Syringes
Pharmaceutical companies are realizing the benefits of prefilled syringes and are exploring their use for a variety of drug products by Jenevieve Blair Polin Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News May 2003
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- FDA group backs drug that eases breathing for asthma sufferers
by Marc Kaufman Washington Post May 16 2003
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- Federal Lawmakers Take Action to Protect Students’ Rights To Carry Emergency Medicines in School
Allergy Prevention Center May 07 2003
- Recent developments in latex allergy
by Elizabeth Foy and Mary E MacCara International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding May/Jun 2003
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- Allergy and Toxic Reactions to Local Anesthetics
by Stanley F. Malamed, DDS Dentistry Today Apr 2003 Archived version
- Avoiding allergic reactions to childhood vaccines (and what to do when they occur)
by Susan Schuval, MD Contemporary Pediatrics Apr 2003
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- Genentech/Novartis/Tanox’s Xolair PDF
by Lynne Peterson Trends-in-Medicine Mar 2003
- Response to comments submitted by Christina Abel on Mar 20 2003 MS Word
Minnesota Department of Health
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- “What about people with latex allergies and smallpox vaccinations?”
Smallpox Vaccine Program (SVP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Navy Environmental Health Center
- Smallpox Vaccine Injury Law Project: Breaking News
The Medical and Public Health Law Site
- Massachusetts Nurses Association Issues Position Statement On the Mass. DPH Smallpox Pre-Event Vaccination Plan
Jan 21 2003
- Adrenaline given outside the context of life threatening allergic reactions
Adrenaline can be life saving in true systemic anaphylaxis but can be hazardous when used out of context by Sarah L. Johnston, Joe Unsworth, and Mark M. Gompels BMJ Mar 15 2003
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- Drug may reduce peanut allergy
Canadian Press Mar 11 2003
- USP revising standards on sterile products compounding
by Leah E. Perry Drug Topics Jan 20 2003
- Latex Allergy Can Stick It to Diabetics
Rubber in stopper of insulin vial can cause a rash by Ed Edelson HealthScoutNews Jan 15 2003
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- Raising awareness of latex allergy
by Thirza Titchen and Raje Sampanthar Royal Children’s Hospital Parkville, Vic.
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- Latex content of vial stoppers PDF
Premier, Inc. Feb 13 2001
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- Latex Content Database
Latex content of commonly used injections Queens Medical Centre Pharmacy Nottingham Archived version
- Latex/Drug Database
search Genentech products for latex content 2Rph Huntington, WV
- Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Contraindications
CDC
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- Dryvax® (Smallpox Vaccine) PDF
The vial stopper contains dry natural rubber that may cause hypersensitivity reactions when handled by, or when the product is administered to, persons with known or possible latex sensitivity
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Immunization Program
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
- Surgical complications
by Keyvan Nouri and Halland Chen Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Dec 2002
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- Travelers & Consumers: Injectable Medication
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Local Anesthetic Cartridges and Latex Allergy: A Literature Review PDF
by Ali R. Shojaei, BSc, DDS and Daniel A. Haas, BSc, DDS, BScD, PhD, FRCD(C) J Can Dent Assoc Vol 68 No 10 Nov 2002
- Public Comments Re: Smallpox Vaccine Trial on 2 to 5 Year Old Children
see comments by Robert G. Hamilton, PhD Alliance for Human Research Protection
- Intradermal injection
by R.G.N. Margaret A Stockley Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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- Please use synthetic stoppers in small pox vaccination vials
Comments to FDA by Robert G. Hamilton, PhD Docket #02N-0466: Randomized Dose Response Study of Dryvax® in Children Ages 2 to 5 Nov 15 2002
- Ask the Diabetes Team
Children with Diabetes Aug 26 2002
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- Latex Containing Products Listing PDF
New Jersey Hospital Association Updated Aug 2002
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- Vaccine Administration Segment PDF
excerpt from “The Immunization Encounter: Critical Issues” satellite broadcast written by Donna Weaver, RN, MN, Judy Schmidt, RN, EdD, and William Atkinson, MD, MPH, with contributions by Jean Popiak and Robert Pless, MD, National Immunization Program, CDC Jun 27 2002 view entire webcast
- American Pharmaceutical Partners Receives Approval for Generic Benadryl(R) Injection
Company to Launch the Product Later This Month PR Newswire Source: American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. Jun 03 2002
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- New General Recommendations on Immunization, 2002 PDF
ShotClock Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Initiative Vol 8 No 2 Summer 2002
- Chapter 2: General Recommendations on Immunization PDF
Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases — “The Pink Book” National Immunization Program, CDC 8th Edition Feb 2004
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- Appendix G: Vaccine Administration PDF
Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases — “The Pink Book” National Immunization Program, CDC 8th Edition Feb 2004
- Drug Updates — March 2002 PDF
by Mary W. Lieh-Lai, MD Section On Critical Care American Academy of Pediatrics Spring 2002
- What MenC vaccine should be used if a recipient has a latex allergy? PDF
MenC Vaccine NHS Greater Glasgow Mar 14 2002
- Latex reaction: Rule out the usual suspects
by Michael R. Cohen, RPh, MS Nursing2002 Vol 32 No 2 Feb 2002
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- General Recommendations on Immunization
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report CDC Vol 51 Feb 08 2002
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- Look-alike/sound-alike drug names and other product-related issues PDF
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Institute for Safe Medication Practices Vol 7 Issue 2 Jan 23 2002
- Safety Briefs
Institute for Safe Medication Practices Nov 14 2001
- Professional Experience Program Manual PDF
A Guide for Pharmacy Students, Preceptors and Faculty University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy Updated Nov 01 2001
- Guidelines for Latex and Other Gloves PDF
Saskatchewan Pharmaceutical Association Newsletter Regina, SK Vol 22 No 4 Sep 2001
- Rubber Medication Stoppers Linked to Positive Skin Tests in Latex-Allergic Subjects PDF
AllergyWatch A publication of the ACAAI Vol 3 No 5 Sep–Oct 2001
- I have problems with anesthetic when going to the dentist
Ask the Expert by Scott De Rossi, DMD Aug 29 2001
- Ask the Diabetes Team
Children with Diabetes Jul 24 2001
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- Total Parenteral Nutrition Preparation for A Known Latex-Allergic Patient PDF
by Carolyn M. Bianchi, RPh, David E. Seaver, RPh, John Fanikos, MBA, RPh, William Churchill, MS, RPh Hospital Pharmacy Vol 36 No 7 Jul 2001
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- Latex Allergy Information Pack PDF
Beacon Pharmaceuticals Jul 2001
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- Drug News & Notes PDF
APhA DrugInfoLine American Pharmaceutical Association Vol 2 No 7 Jul 2001
- Legal Lookout: Wearing Gloves Protects You and Your Patients PDF
HPSO Risk Advisor (Pharmacist Edition) Healthcare Providers Service Organization Vol 4 No 2 Summer 2001
- Latex Allergy
Hospital eTool: Pharmacy Module OSHA
- Latex allergens in vial closures
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Jun 29 2001 Archived version
- Natural rubber stoppers on drug vials a potential hazard to patients with latex allergy
Praxis Press Jun 15 2001
- Latex Allergic Individuals Face a Common, Unexpected Threat
Health NewsFeed Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions 2001
- Drug bottles containing natural rubber stoppers may place latex allergic patients at risk for reactions
Hopkins Researchers Encourage FDA and Pharmaceutical Companies to End Natural Rubber Stopper Use Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Jun 08 2001
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- Occurrence of Coring in Insulin Vials and Possibility of Rubber Piece Contamination by Self-Injection PDF
by T. Asakura, H. Seino, S. Nozaki, and R. Abe Yakugaku Zasshi (J Pharm Soc Jpn) Jun 2001
- Natural Rubber Stoppers Place Latex Allergic Patients at Risk
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- Natural Rubber Vial Stoppers: Potentially Dangerous For Patients With Latex Allergy?
The Editors’ Choice by Donald Y. M. Leung, MD, PhD; Harold S. Nelson, MD; Stanley J. Szefler, MD J Allergy Clin Immunol Vol 107 No 6 Jun 2001
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- Latex exposure increases
Materials Management in Health Care Jun 01 2001
- Latex Allergy Makes Underwear Uncomfortable
People’s Pharmacy Apr 25 2001
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- How do we administer influenza vaccine to patients with latex allergies?
FYDI OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL Jan 2001
- Guidelines for Preparing Medications for Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) Sensitive/Allergic Patients PDF
Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists 2001 Archived version
- Guidelines For Optional Premedication Of Individuals With History Of Latex Sensitivity, Elevated IGE, Or Positive Latex Allergy Testing
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Re-Approved Jul 2000
- QuapoS 2000 PDF
Quality Standards for the Oncology Pharmacy Service with Commentary published by the Institute for Applied Healthcare Sciences for the German Section of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners as the result of the 7th North German Cytostatics Workshop Jan 1999
- Parenteral Packages Need Specific Tests for Extractables
Parenteral packaging undergoes scrutiny as FDA seeks information on extractables and drug-package interaction by Erik Swain Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging News Mar 2000
- Latex Allergy and Check list for latex of all the pharmaceutical products available in Belgium
Université Catholique de Louvain Belgium
- Approval of an Alternate Requirement of the User Labeling Requirements for Devices Containing Dry Natural Rubber that Contact Humans; Availability
Federal Register Vol 65 No 14 Jan 21 2000
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- Labeling exemption for latex
Medical Laboratory Observer Dec 1999
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- Elastomeric Closure for Injections <381>
United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Oct 12 1999 Archived version
- FDA agrees with HIMA on rubber label issue PDF
Sep 10 1999 Archived version
- Variance for IVD’s — Approval of an Alternative Requirement of the User Labeling Requirements for Devices that Contain Dry Natural Rubber
Sep 10 1999
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- Latex Allergies PDF
Dispatch Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario Vol 13 No 2 Jul 1999
- Latex Allergy: Prevention Strategies for Pharmacists
by Steven R. Abel, PharmD and Shannon L. Humes, PharmD (cand) U.S. Pharmacist May 1999
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Health Industry Today Mar 1999
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- The New FDA: What You Need to Know
The new law has implications for labeling by Susan K. Zagame (HIMA) Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging News Dec 1998
- FDA Response to HIMA’s Citizen Petition on NRL Labeling Rule
Dec 30 1998 Archived version
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- Action necessary to avoid latex allergy
The Pharmaceutical Journal Aug 1998
- Flexible Packaging Materials Lose Weight
by Greg Erickson Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging News Magazine Jul 1998
- Improving Parenteral Packaging
by Karen G. Beagley Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging News Magazine Apr 1998
- Live satellite videoconference on natural rubber/latex allergy to be broadcast nationwide
American Pharmaceutical Association Press Release Feb 26 1998 Archived version
- How to Apply the Tuberculin Skin Test PDF
Colorado Tuberculosis Manual Issued Dec 05 1997 Revised Jan 2004 Archived version
- RE: Pharmacopeial Forum 22/5, Elastomeric Closures for Injections <381> PDF
Text of PDA’s letter to USP concerning the proposed ban on natural rubber latex in parenteral closures May 06 1997
- Task Force to Revise Elastomeric Closures for Injections <381>
abstracted from the Jan/Feb 1997 issue of Pharmacopeial Forum Archived version
- A Little Latex Goes A Long Way
Diabetes Health Nov 1995
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