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PaulKing - 07 Oct 2004 19:51 GMT

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What’s your MP’s line on latex?
Laura Moffatt MP’s early day motion (EDM 1376) calls upon the Department
of Health 'to ban the use of powdered high protein gloves known to cause
latex allergies and ensure that all ambulance, acute, community and
primary care trust workers receive the equipment and the training to avoid
harm to latex-sensitive patients; and calls on MPs to raise with Trusts in
their constituency how they are minimizing the risks of latex allergy
amongst their staff and patients.' See the latex allergy motion EDM 1376
and check if your MP has signed yet - if not, ask why not.
* Don’t know who your MP is? Check here

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GMCarter - 07 Oct 2004 23:49 GMT

A latex glove on a hand is not the same as a latex glove on the penis.
George M. Carter

>ACTION
>Whats your MPs line on latex?
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>and check if your MP has signed yet - if not, ask why not.
>* Dont know who your MP is? Check here

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PaulKing - 08 Oct 2004 08:58 GMT

You wrote: -

"A latex glove on a hand is not the same as a latex glove on the penis"

So true. Latex toxins are estimated to be absorbed into the blood stream
at 200 times greater a rate through this fragile area of the body. Hands
are one of the best protected regions of mankind.

Absorbtion is at it best in moist conditions and friction also helps in
this regard. If you spend all day rubbing your hands together (perhaps you
do) it would have the same effect. For most of us sex involves a great
deal more friction.

REF: -

"According to the A m e r i c a n Academy of A l l e rg y, Asthma &
Immunology (AAAAI), the greatest danger of severe reactions occurs when
latex comes in contact with moist areas of the body or internal surfaces."

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