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This paper presents a short overview of the diagnostics and background of type I allergy to natural rubber latex proteins and makes recommendations for preventing corresponding allergic diseases in the future. These recommendations and prevention strategies are based on the current knowledge of latex allergy presented in the literature and are addressed to legislative bodies; manufacturers; directors of hospitals; those working at nursing facilities and physicians' and dentists' practices; as well as to other health service employees. Primary prevention is the focus but advice is also given on secondary prevention. The major preventive aim is the elimination of causative protein allergens in all latex devices and thus, the minimization of latex-related health problems.