Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac injury
                  Alternative names:
                   ivy - poison; oak - poison; poison ivy dermatitis; poison 
                    oak dermatitis; poison sumac dermatitis; sumac - poison 
                   Prevention:
                  
                    -  Learn to identify these plants and teach your children 
                      to identify them as soon as they are able.
 
                    - Remove these plants if they are growing near your home.
 
                    - Cover skin with clothing (long sleeves, long pants, shoes 
                      and socks) when walking in the woods or areas where there 
                      plants may be growing. 
 
                    - Be aware of resins carried by pets.
 
                   
                  Update Date: 10/08/99 
                  
                  
Updated by: adam.com editorial
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