Poison Ivy Symptoms, Remedies and More

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  • 1. 1. 'Poisonous Plants - Geographic Distribution.' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 June 2018, www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/plants/geographic.html
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Risk Factors for Poison Ivy

Anyone who engages in outdoor activities runs the risk of coming in contact with poison ivy and developing an allergic reaction. This includes people who hike, camp, garden, fish or hunt.

The nature of some jobs requires people to be outdoors with the potential for exposure to poison ivy. Farmers, construction workers, firefighters and foresters should remain vigilant for poison ivy and take precautions to avoid coming into contact with it.

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