What? Do they pop too easily or someting, I don't get it.
Zoe | Homepage | 01.12.06 - 8:30 am | #

Because latex was so common in hospitals, many of the workers are now allergic to latex. Some are so allergic that they will have a reaction to the microscopic latex particles that come from latex products. A few years ago, all the latex gloves were removed from the stock shelves at the medical lab where I work, so I was forced to use the latex substitute glove. I got a reaction from that, so I maintained an illegal stockpile of latex gloves.
pdxbiker | Homepage | 01.12.06 - 11:30 am | #

Zoe,
I don't get it either.

pdxbiker,
That makes sense ... I guess. I thought maybe it was because of germs or something like that. Thanks for the info.
AKH | Homepage | 01.12.06 - 2:13 pm | #

Its definitely not the germs. Most infections in a hospital are caused by the staff not washing their hands.
pdxbiker | Homepage | 01.13.06 - 12:10 am | #

pdxbiker,

REALLY? That's sad. I guess I should be happy that I've never had to be in the hospital.
AKH | Homepage | 01.13.06 - 2:48 pm | #

im in the hospitals everyday and everyone where's latex. that is ridiculous.
stephen | Homepage | 01.14.06 - 8:53 am | #

Stephen,
It is just annoying that the people who sell you the balloons don't point this out. They should post a sign or something that says if you are taking them to a hospital, stick with the mylar balloons. OH well, now I know and I felt the need to share it with my blogging public.
AKH | Homepage | 01.14.06 - 1:17 pm | #