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A member asked:
Is there a shot for preventing the poison ivy symptons?
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Poison ivy: No shot available for prevention but early oral steroids given as a tapered dose for 10 days or more can help. (dex pak).
Answered 8/5/2015
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Avoidance: The only sure prevention is avoidance. You can also wear long sleeve shirt and long pants when venturing in poison ivy infested area and make sure that all of the clothing, shoes, and even the floor mat in you car be cleansed with laundry soap right after. I do not have experience with ivy shield but you can give this a try on the exposed parts of the body.
Answered 2/28/2018
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What should I do if I have poison ivy and i already got a shot for it. It is very dry and stuff. How can I moisturize it safely?
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Is there a shot available i can take annually that will reduce my reaction to poison ivy? I asked my doc.'s nurse and she said she never heard of such a thing.
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I have poison ivy and it has become systemic. I was given a cortisone shot on friday but have not had much relief. Should I return to my doctor?
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