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Latex Allergy Information
Someone may have a reaction to all the foods noted to cause cross reaction while another may have no reaction at all. Likewise, if you are allergic to any of the food items listed below, you may also be allergic to latex. If you are allergic to any of the listed food items, inform your doctor before undergoing any medical procedure. People allergic to these foods have been known to have cross allergic reactions during surgery.
What foods may cause a cross reaction?
Following are some foods that may cause a cross reaction:

apples, bananas, kiwi, peaches, plums, figs, grapes, melons, papaya, passion fruit, cherries, nectarines, pears, pineapple and strawberries;
carrots, celery, raw potatoes, avocados and tomatoes;
chestnuts and hazelnuts;
wheat and rye.

What can I do to reduce the risk of developing an allergy to latex?

If you work in a job that exposes you to latex, take advantage of all latex allergy education and training provided by your employer. Become familiar with procedures for preventing latex allergy. Learn the symptoms of latex allergy.
Use nonlatex gloves for activities that are not likely to involve contact with infectious material (food preparation and housekeeping).
If latex gloves are used, powder-free gloves with reduced protein content may reduce the risk of developing an allergy to latex.
When wearing latex gloves, do not use oil-based hand creams or lotions (which can cause glove deterioration).
After removing latex gloves, wash hands with mild soap and dry them thoroughly.

What should I do if I suspect I have a latex allergy?

Avoid contact with latex products.
Be evaluated by a physician experienced in diagnosing latex allergy.

What are some things I can do to protect myself if I am allergic to latex?

Avoid contact with natural rubber latex products.
If you have to wear gloves in your work, ask your employer for nonlatex gloves.
Avoid areas where you might inhale the powder from latex gloves worn by other workers.
Wear a personal medical emergency ID bracelet.
Latex Allergy Information
It is difficult to determine just how widespread a problem latex allergy may be. Less than 1 percent of the general population is reported to have a reaction to latex. Despite this, more than 1,700 cases of latex allergy have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 1988. Many more cases probably go unreported. Latex allergy reactions occur more frequently in high-risk professions due to increased exposure to latex products. In the health care profession, up to 12 percent of staff may be affected.
Latex has been used for many years. Why is it now becoming a problem?
The increase in latex allergies is believed to be linked to the dramatic increase in latex glove use since the introduction of universal precautions in health care settings to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B. In addition, the use of latex gloves in other settings (e.g., food service and restaurants, day care) has proliferated. From 1991 to 1996, the number of latex gloves imported in the United States increased by 247 percent. NIOSH has reported that changes in the manufacturing process of some latex products may have contributed to the increase in observed latex allergy.
What are some of the symptoms of latex allergy?

localized skin rash or itching (generally on the hands);
hives;
swollen red skin;
swollen lips and tongue with difficulty breathing, wheezing;
shortness of breath;
dizziness;
fainting;
abdominal pain;
diarrhea;
anaphylactic shock.

Anaphylactic shock is rare. The risk of anaphylactic shock seems to be greatest in people who have had previous allergic reactions to products that contain latex or prior unexplained anaphylaxis. Health care workers with a history of worsening latex allergy symptoms should be especially cautious.
Who is at risk?
Those at risk include people whose job or medical status puts them in frequent direct contact with latex. Health care workers and dental workers are those most often exposed to latex, principally by using latex gloves that are powdered to make them easier to put on.
Information for Providers | Department of Health
Please refer to the Programs for Underinsured and Uninsured Individuals section for more information regarding these programs. Paxlovid Disposal Management Any expired product should be disposed of through the manufacturers return process or on site in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.  Lagevrio Disposal Management Product cannot be returned or disposed of unless expired (first expiry is in 2024). Once expired, product should be disposed of through the manufacturers return process or on site in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.  USG Inventory Reporting  In accordance with the COVID-19 Therapeutics Provider Agreement, providers are expected to continue to provide reporting of all USG courses that they received and should report inventory, administration/dispensing, and disposal data until the provider’s USG product inventory is fully reconciled. Please do not record inventory or dispensing of commercially acquired inventory into HPOP, only USG product should be entered into current HPOP reporting fields.  Paxlovid and Lagevrio Expiry  The USG-procured supply has a distinct National Drug Code from the commercial EUA-labeled supply. The first lot expiry of government purchased Paxlovid began on July 31st, 2023, and most in field is later. The first lots of government purchased Lagevrio will begin expiring in February 2024 and the last in February 2025. Please continue to check the ASPR searchable expiration database for specific expiration dates.  Resources For more information regarding the commercialization of Paxlovid, please refer to the COVID-19 Therapeutics Commercialization Transition Guide. Programs for Uninsured and Underinsured IndividualsPaxlovid Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Through December 31, 2024, anyone uninsured or covered by federal programs, such as Medicare or Medicaid, can receive USG procured, NDA-labeled Paxlovid at no cost through the USG PAP operated by Pfizer until 2028. Participating PAP dispensing sites will be sent replacement product for any dispensed product within this program.  Starting January 1, 2025, eligible uninsured and underinsured patients can receive USG procured, NDA-labeled Paxlovid at no cost.
Chemical Or Hazardous Material Exposure | Veterans Affairs
Illnesses with unexplained symptoms, like chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, have been linked to service during the Gulf War era (August 2, 1990 – present).Learn more about Gulf War IllnessLearn more about disability benefits for Gulf War Illness
Illnesses linked to radiation exposure
Some cancers and other illnesses (like certain thyroid conditions and tumors of the brain and central nervous system) may be linked to radiation exposure.Learn more about illnesses linked to radiation exposureLearn more about disability benefits for illnesses caused by radiation exposure
Conditions linked to toxic embedded fragments
Shrapnel and other metals (some containing chemicals) can stay in your body after an injury and can cause injury at the site of the fragment or in other parts of your body.Learn more about toxic embedded fragmentsLearn more about disability benefits for certain conditions
Traumatic brain injury
Explosions can cause concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI), an injury to the head that disrupts the way your brain works.Learn more about TBILearn more about disability benefits for conditions like TBI
Cold injuries
Health problems, like skin cancer in frostbite scars or pain, tingling, or numbness in the fingers and toes, can be caused by the effects of cold climates.Learn more about cold injuriesLearn more about disability benefits for certain conditions
Birth defects
Certain birth defects in the biological children of Veterans have been linked to military service in Vietnam or Korea.Learn more about these birth defectsLearn more about disability benefits for spina bifida
Infectious diseases
There are 9 infections related to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan military service: malaria, brucellosis, Campylobacter jejuni, Coxiella burnetii (Q Fever), Mycobacterium tuberculosis, nontyphoid Salmonella, shigella, visceral leishmaniasis, and West Nile virus.Learn more about these infectious diseasesLearn more about disability benefits for Gulf War Illness
Vietnam-era Veterans are at risk for hepatitis C, an infectious disease that can harm your liver. Talk to your provider about getting tested.Learn more about hepatitis CLearn more about disability benefits for certain conditions
Vaccinations and medicines during service
Bill Text - SB-252 Toxicological testing on dogs and cats.
2601 et seq.), if the EPA has not, pursuant to Section 2603(h) of Title 15 of the United States Code, concluded that waivers shall be granted for such experimentation or studies or expressly indicated acceptance of testing methods alternative to laboratory animal testing, including, but not limited to, in vitro, in silico, and in chemico approaches for identifying skin sensitization hazards.(c) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the Attorney General, the district attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred, or a city attorney of a city or city and county having a population in excess of 750,000 and in which the violation is alleged to have occurred, may bring a civil action for injunctive relief pursuant to this paragraph. If the court determines that the Attorney General, district attorney, or city attorney is the prevailing party in the enforcement action, the official may also recover costs, attorney fees, and a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each day that each dog or each cat is used in a canine or feline toxicological experiment in violation of this
	section.(2) The procedure set forth in paragraph (1) is the exclusive remedy for enforcing this section.(d) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, The prohibition in subdivision (a) (b) shall not apply to testing or experimentation conducted for the purpose of developing, manufacturing, or marketing for either of the following types of products:
	any product intended for beneficial use in nonhuman animals, including, but not limited to, anesthesia, cancer treatment, animal vaccines, other animal medicines, flea and tick products intended to be applied to nonhuman animals, or products that are substantially the same formulation for both nonhuman animal and human markets.(1)Any product intended solely for use in nonhuman animals, including, but not limited to, animal vaccines, animal medicine, or flea and tick products intended to be applied only to nonhuman animals.(2)Any product that is intended for use in an indication where similar products are routinely used or contemplated to be used in both human and nonhuman animal medicine where the product is or is contemplated to be substantially the same formulation for both nonhuman animal and human markets.SEC. 3.
Gulf War Veterans Health Issues | Veterans Affairs
Sand, dust, and particulates: Tiny matter found in the air
Depleted uranium: Uranium used in military tank armor and some bullets
Oil well fires: Oil or gas wells that caught on fire and burned
Chemical and biological weapons (Khamisiyah, Iraq): Chemicals released into the atmosphere from the demolition of a munitions storage depot in Khamisiyah, Iraq
Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) paint: A paint used on military vehicles to resist corrosion and chemical agents
Pesticides: Substances used to repel or destroy pests such as insects and pathogens

Illnesses and injuries caused by:
Extreme heat: Health problems (like heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and sunburn) that can be caused by serving in hot desert climates
Toxic embedded fragments: Shrapnel and other metals (some containing chemicals) that stay in your body after an injury and can cause injury at the site of the fragment or in other parts of your body
Noise: Harmful sounds from guns, explosives, rockets, heavy weapons, jets and aircraft, and machinery that can cause or contribute to hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Infectious diseases: There are 9 infectious diseases related to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan military service. These are malaria, brucellosis, campylobacter jejuni, coxiella burnetii (Q Fever), mycobacterium tuberculosis, nontyphoid salmonella, shigella, visceral leishmaniasis, and West Nile Virus.
Occupational (job-related) hazards: Chemicals, paints, radiation, and other hazards you may have come in contact with through your military job

Possible side effects of:
Vaccinations: Vaccines given to help prevent infectious diseases as well as anthrax and botulinum toxoid. These vaccines are being studied as one possible cause of chronic multi-symptom illnesses in Gulf War Veterans.
Pyridostigmine bromide (PB): An anti-nerve agent pill used as a pretreatment to protect military personnel in the event of an attack with the nerve agent soman. So far, research shows that there’s no evidence to link PB to multi-symptom illnesses in Gulf War Veterans, but we continue to monitor these Veterans’ health issues.
Chemical Or Hazardous Material Exposure | Veterans Affairs
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Agent Orange exposure and disability compensation

If you have a health condition caused by exposure to the herbicide Agent Orange during your service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. Compensation provides tax-free monthly payments. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible.

 Am I eligible for VA disability compensation?
 

You may be eligible for VA disability compensation based on Agent Orange exposure if you meet both of these requirements.
Both of these must be true:

You have a health condition that’s caused by exposure to Agent Orange, and
You served in a location that exposed you to Agent Orange

Keep reading for the full eligibility requirements.
Note: If you get a disability rating, you may also be eligible for VA health care and other benefits.

Full eligibility requirements
We determine eligibility based on the facts of each Veteran’s claim. But we assume (or “presume”) that certain cancers and other illnesses are caused by Agent Orange. We call these presumptive conditions. And we assume that Veterans who served in certain locations were exposed to Agent Orange. We refer to this as presumptive exposure.

 New PACT Act-related presumptive conditions and locations
 

We’ve added 2 new Agent Orange presumptive conditions based on the PACT Act:
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Bill Text - SB-252 Toxicological testing on dogs and cats.
(3) “Canine or feline toxicological experiment” means any test or study of any duration that seeks to determine the effect, if any, of the application or exposure, whether internal or external, of any amount of a chemical substance on a dog or cat. “Application or exposure” includes, but is not limited to, oral ingestion, skin or eye contact, or inhalation. “Application or exposure” does not include testing of veterinary products for canine or feline health.(4) “Chemical substance” means any organic or inorganic substance, including, but not limited to, a drug, as defined in Section 321(g) of Title 21 of the United States Code as that section read on January 1, 2021, a pesticide, as defined in Section 136(u) of Title 7 of the United States Code as that section read on January 1, 2021, a chemical substance, as defined in Section 2602(2) of Title 15 of the United States Code as that section read on January 1, 2021, or a food additive, as defined in Section 321(s) of Title 21 of the United States Code as that section read on January 1, 2021.(5) “Dog” means any member of the species Canis familiaris.(6) “Testing facility” means any partnership, corporation, association, school, institution, organization, or other legal relationship, whether privately or government owned, leased, or operated, that tests chemicals, ingredients, product formulations, or products in this state.(b) Notwithstanding any law, and in addition to the prohibitions set forth in Sections 1834.9 and 1834.9.5, a testing facility shall not conduct a canine or feline toxicological experiment in this state unless the experiment is conducted for any of the following purposes:(1) Medical research, including research related to the development of any vaccine, as defined
	under Section 4132(a)(2) of Title 26 of the United States Code as that section read on January 1, 2021, and research related to the development of biomedical products or devices, as defined under Section 321(h) of Title 21 of the United States Code as that section read on January 1, 2021.
Agent Orange Exposure And Disability Compensation | Veterans Affairs
Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts, 1972 to 1982 (731st Tactical Air Squadron and 74th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, or 901st Organizational Maintenance Squadron)
Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania, 1972 to 1982 (758th Airlift Squadron)

For more service requirement details, review these sources:
Public Law 116-23 (Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019) on Congress.gov
Air Force specialty codes and units for affected C-123 aircraft (PDF)
Dates and locations of herbicide tests and storage outside Vietnam (VA public health website) 

How to get disability benefits for Agent Orange-related claims
How do I file a claim for compensation?
If you haven’t filed a claim yet for the presumptive condition
You can file a new claim online now. You can also file by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional.
File for disability compensation online
Learn about other ways to file a disability compensation claim
Learn how to submit your intent to file
If we denied your disability claim in the past and we now consider your condition presumptive
You can file a Supplemental Claim. We’ll review your case again.
Find out how to file a Supplemental Claim
What evidence will I need to submit with my claim?
You’ll need to submit these records:

A medical record that shows you have an Agent Orange-related health condition, and
Military records to show how you were exposed to Agent Orange during your service

If your condition isn’t on the list of presumptive conditions, you’ll also need to provide at least one of these types of evidence:

Evidence that shows the problem started during—or got worse because of—your military service, or
Scientific or medical evidence stating that the condition you have is caused by Agent Orange. Scientific proof may include an article from a medical journal or a published research study.

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What military records will I need to submit?
You’ll need to submit your discharge or separation papers that show your time and location of service. These may include your DD214 or other separation documents.
For certain claims, you may also need more supporting documents.

 For claims related to C-123 aircraft