Our son had participated in the work-study program in high school as an assistant in one of the local emergency rooms. He graduated, entered UNM studying Biology with the intent of becoming a doctor. He continued at the emergency room advancing to a tech when he realized he had the allergic reaction to the latex gloves. It was devastating. He had an awful rash and had to change majors and career paths.
So the allergy does exist and is very potent.
My SIL who is RN and my Wife’s aunt both have severe latex allergies.
There are alternatives but, way too many latex parts in medical products.
The reaction gets more serious over the years. Even several years without contact, the allergic reaction can progress.
Several food allergies accompany latex allergy: Kiwi, avocado, and bananas. I didn’t realize that until it happened to me. You might want to let your son know.
there are latex-free gloves available for those allergic to them
There are Nytrile gloves available for those with latex allergies. No need to give up a career. Strange no one told him that.