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Re: Poison Ivy and swimming

Subject: Re: Poison Ivy and swimming
Author: Betsy D.
Date: 6/15/2003 11:12 pm
Views: 8565
Status: Approved
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Hi Dave,

Swimming is just fine. Here's my response on an earlier message:

  can go swimming with poison ivy?

The sheer amount of water in a pool would dilute any possible urushiol oil. But its unlikely that there is any left on you if you've done diligent cleaning. The rash is an allergic reaction and so there is nothing to spread / contaminate.

SubjectAuthorDate
Poison Ivy and swimming (Approved)Dave6/15/2003 4:49 pm
  Re: Poison Ivy and swimming (Approved)Betsy D.6/15/2003 11:12 pm
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