A letter tonight in Ann Landers discusses the problem of latex allergy.  In
my youth, I learned that "latex" was a product made from rubber.  Is this
correct?   How many latex allergy sufferers were sensitized to latex
vis-a-vis nipples or pacifiers in their infancy?  In our area, one can
purchase either "rubber" or "silicone" bottle nipples and pacifiers.  I
understand the rubber nipples have been suspected for years of being
carcinogenic due to the vulcanizing process, but now I have to wonder:  Do
today's rubber nipples or pacifiers contain ANY latex?  How can we know
that they do not?  Do ALL rubber nipples contain latex?

Arly Helm