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Prevention
Prevention of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
The best way to prevent poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac is to learn how to identify these plants and avoid contact with them. Wear protective clothing (e.g., long-sleeved shirts, pants, gloves) when outside, especially in wooded areas, and wash exposed areas of skin with soap and water within 30 minutes of any possible contact. The toxic substance from these plants (urushiol) can remain on clothes, pets, tools, and sportin...Read the full article 
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