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Can people be allergic to strawberries?

Although it is not a common allergy, people can be allergic to strawberries. The symptoms of a strawberry allergy range from mild to very severe. Strawberries are a favorite fruit for many Americans. The United States produced an estimated 3 billion pounds of strawberries in 2014 alone. In many areas, strawberries are available all year […]

Danger: Latex in vaccine packaging, including rubber caps for syringes and vials, an overlooked severe allergy problem for millions of Americans to consider

Nearly three million Americans, including children and infants, are allergic to natural rubber latex. More than 15 percent of health care workers are also allergic to latex. Nearly 70 percent of children with spina bifida and anyone who has had multiple surgeries is at risk of suffering mild, moderate, severe or even deadly reactions. These […]