Tips Latex Allergies Latex Reaction in Child Care Child care, food, and health care workers daily use rubber gloves or other products made with latex.
Some people react to latex products.
The reaction may be mild or severe. Some people may have watery eyes or skin irritation on the hands. Others may have severe allergy like breathing difficulty or collapse. Workers may not know they will have a reaction to latex until they are exposed and have symptoms. Parents of infants or other young children may not know their child will react to latex.