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Lawrenceville, GA 30044
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As the weather gets warmer, and children spend more time outdoors, they are more likely to come into contact with poisonous plants. Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac can cause a red, itchy and blistering rash in up to 70-85% of people who are exposed. Urushiol is the oil found in the sap of these plants that causes the allergic reaction. It is easily transferred from the plant to skin, clothing, shoes and pets. A rash can occur within hours of exposure, but can take up to a week to develop.
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Teaching your children to recognize and avoid these plants can reduce their risk of an unpleasant experience. Have fun in the outdoors but remember the rhyme “Leaves of three, let them be!”