Shelf Life of Latex Gloves

Are Medical Exam Gloves Sanitary?
Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 8:38pm

When undergoing any type of medical procedure, or even when visiting your physician for an annual physical, the use of medical exam gloves is common. Some of us may automatically associate the blue or white gloves with the smell and bright lights of a doctor’s office. While it is important that these medical professionals wear gloves to prevent spreading illness or disease, it is equally as important to consider the gloves themselves. Is it possible that these gloves will expire over time and create health problems during a procedure (or even during healing)?