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<br />8 <br />Leaflets of Three Continued From <br />Page 7 <br /> <br />Symptoms of Allergic Reactions to Plants - <br />The allergic rash can affect any part of the body and <br />once the oil comes into contact with sian, the oil can <br />cause the development of a rash within minutes. <br />Redness and swelling occur within 12 - 48 hours <br />after exposure and is followed by blisters and severe <br />itching. Within a few days, the blisters become <br />crusted and scaly. In most cases, the rash lasts about <br />10 days. <br /> <br />Treatment of Exposure - If possible, wash <br />all exposed areas with cold running water as soon <br />as you can with a garden hose, stream, lal<e, etc. If <br />this can be done within 5 minutes, the water may <br />l<eep the Urushiol from penetrating to deeply into <br />the sl<in or spreading to other areas. Also, as soon <br />as you can, scrub under your fingernails with a brush <br />to prevent the spreading of the oil through scratching. <br /> <br />Rinse your clothing with a garden hose <br />outside before touching any areas that may have <br />Urushiol on them. If you need to bring your clothes <br />into the house, be careful not to touch any furniture, <br />walls, or rugs. They can be washed in a washer <br />with warm water and detergent. Also wash off any <br />gardening tools or sports equipment as well as <br />Urushiol remains active for months after contact. <br /> <br />Relieve the itching of mild rashes by talang <br />cool showers and applying calamine lotion. It is <br />important to l<eep cool as body heat and sweating <br />aggravates the itching. <br /> <br />In severe cases, you may need to see a <br />physician. They will be able to prescribe medicated <br />ointments or oral steriods to counteract the effects <br />of Urushiol. <br /> <br />Prevention is the Best Cure - Learn the <br />shape and colors of the leaves, fruits and shapes of <br />these poisonous plants. Keep your pets leashed <br />and wear long sleeves and long pants, socl<s and <br />shoes when wallang in areas where these plants may <br />be growing. <br /> <br />Information contained in this article were <br />found in the following web sites: <br />www.healthcentral.com <br />www.aad.org/pamphlets/poisonivy.html <br /> <br />A HUGE SUCCESS <br /> <br />Ramsey Elementary and Ramsey City worl<ed together and <br />made this years Environmental Expo the largest ever. It was a <br />wonderful Community event for everyone. We would lil<e to thanl< <br />the student worl<ers, venders, display people, Environmental Expo <br />Committee, Youth First, and the other organizations who made this <br />event possible. A special thanl<s goes out to the community who <br />attended this year's function. Please plan to attend the Environmental <br />Expo's lOth Anniversary next year. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More <br />