1	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / General Chat and off-topic / Re: Be Warned  on: 06.01.21 at 15:11:51
Started by LASG Forum Administrator | Post by LASG Forum Administrator
Be warned that the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received evidence of fraudulent messages being sent to the public informing them a new dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.   People are being sent a text message claiming to be from the NHS which informs the recipient that, "we have identified that you are eligible to apply for your vaccine." The message ends with a link to a website mocked up to look like a legitimate NHS platform. The website requests personal details, including name and address and banking details.   The NHS will not ask for banking details.   The CTSI has said “this is the latest in a series of scams themed around the pandemic in circulation since last March. With the UK vaccine rollout underway, scammers have modified their scam to consider this new development.”

2	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / General Chat and off-topic / Re: Be Warned  on: 19.12.20 at 12:52:55
Started by LASG Forum Administrator | Post by LASG Forum Administrator
Do not open any link you might receive from mark.w.raineyz@thedishwashersson.com.   There is no such email address and the link will direct you to a scam.

3	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / General Latex Allergy Discussion. / A new latex glove  on: 22.11.20 at 22:36:01
Started by LASG Forum Administrator | Post by LASG Forum Administrator
A new 'non- allergenic' type of latex glove is being produced.   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-55023413

4	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / General Chat and off-topic / Re: Be Warned  on: 18.11.20 at 13:02:34
Started by LASG Forum Administrator | Post by LASG Forum Administrator
Had a message on my phone this morning purporting to be from O2 saying that they hadn't been able to process my latest payment.   In order to avoid fees click on a link.   Strange that as I don't use O2.   Be aware

5	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / General Latex Allergy Discussion. / Re: Ocado delivery  on: 18.09.20 at 16:19:16
Started by ChristineH | Post by LASG Forum Administrator
The health and safety executive have declared latex to be a dangerous substance and only to be used when absolutely necessary.   You might point that out to Ocado.   Also if one of their delivery drivers has an attack or become sensitised due to wearing those gloves then they will be actionable.

6	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / General Latex Allergy Discussion. / Ocado delivery  on: 18.09.20 at 11:33:20
Started by ChristineH | Post by ChristineH
Be aware . Some Ocado delivery people are using Powdered latex gloves . I contacted them to ask if they could ensure a delivery to me was  with latex free gloves but although he could add a message on my delivery option he couldn’t guarantee  it .   Does anyone know of a supermarket who support latex free gloves ?

7	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / General Chat and off-topic / Re: Be Warned  on: 17.09.20 at 13:38:34
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And so it begins!. ‘Good Morning (At 1:30am)  I'm called from the NHS track and trace service, Sorry to wake you !!According to our system, you are likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means that you now need to self-isolate for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test.' 'OK. Can you tell me who that person was?' 'I'm not able to tell you that. That is confidential information.' 'Right. Um... so ....' 'But you do need to be tested within the next 72 hours. So can I just get the best mailing address so that we can send a kit to you?' 'Ok (gives address)' I just need to take a payment card so that we can finalize this and send the kit to you.' 'Sorry - a payment card? I thought this was all free?' 'No - I'm afraid not. There is a one-off fee of £50 for the kit and test results. Could you read off the long card number for me, please, when you're ready.' 'No - that's not right. This is part of the NHS so there's no charge.' 'I'm afraid there is. Can you give me the card number please - this is very important, and there are penalties for not complying.' Puts the phone down. This is how scammers work. And vulnerable people will fall for it.” Don't fall for it.

8	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / General Latex Allergy Discussion. / Flu Jab  on: 26.07.20 at 12:09:53
Started by LASG Forum Administrator | Post by LASG Forum Administrator
The last time I can remember seeing anything on the forum regarding flue jabs was about 5 years ago when the following contained latex:   Agrippal (Novartis Vaccines) contains latex in the prefilled syringe and should not be used (information supplied October 2014).     Does anyone know whether any of the current injectors contain latex?

9	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / Introduce Yourself / Re: Hi, I’m new here  on: 22.06.20 at 09:21:38
Started by Lea | Post by LASG Forum Administrator
Hi Lea and welcome to the forum.     The test will probably consist of what are known as skin prick tests.   This involves putting samples of various items that you may be allergic to and then a tiny prick through it to introduce it into the skin.   Don't worry about it; it's not at all painful and usually pretty accurate.   You are likely to be allergic to quite a lot of fruit that contains the same protein as latex.   Latex is, of course, derived from a plant and many other plants contain the same protein.   These are likely to include all large stoned fruits such as plums and cherries.   Bananas are a well known fruit that can have quite a bad effect and there are many others.   Good luck with the test and please let us know how you get on.

10	Latex Allergy Sufferers Forum General Topics / Introduce Yourself / Hi, I’m new here  on: 21.06.20 at 14:04:45
Started by Lea | Post by Lea
Hi, I’ve had a contact Latex allergy for years but last week had my first proper food allergy and we nearly ended up calling an ambulance.  I’d eaten Papaya, this Friday I had a reaction to Bananas and Strawberries on separate occasions an thinking back we realised that I’m also allergic to Kiwis.  I’m waiting on an appointment at the allergy clinic in Nottingham.  I was wondering if anyone could give me any ideas on what type of tests they might do.  Thank you in advance.