Poison Ivy and Other Plants: What You Should Know
They Grow Everywhere
Leaves of Three, Let It Be
The Rash Shows Up Right Away
Don’t Touch the Leaves. You’ll Be OK
Clothes Keep You Safe
The Oil Stays on Your Skin
Home Remedies Clear Up the Rash
The Rash Is Contagious
You Won't Need to See a Doctor
Pets Don't Get the Rash
Use Any Method to Control Plants
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SOURCES:
American Academy of Dermatology: "Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac."
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: "Poison Plants."
Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA) Fact Sheet: "Working Outdoors in Warm Climates."
University of Connecticut Integrated Pest Management: "Dealing With Poison Ivy."
University of Oregon Health Center: "Facts & Fiction About Poison Oak and Ivy."