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Afraid of poison ivy. someone was in my house with it but had it for a few days. afraid to touch anything thinking i will get it. what should i do?
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Not a problem: The reaction to poison ivy is not contagious, unless that person is carrying the plant around. You are safe in your home.
Answered 8/10/2014
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Poison Ivy: Poison ivy is spread only by initial contact. The person who gets it, has it on their hands or under their fingernails and wherever they scratch, there is a rash. You can not get poison ivy from touching the rash.
Answered 8/10/2014
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Manage the fear: You probably won't get it. Even if you do, why the big fear? If you recognize this as an irrational fear, now is the time to be really brave and talk with your physician about treating what sounds like a phobia. These are tricks our mind plays and can be defeated. Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y8VKs3__cA
Answered 9/29/2016
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