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    Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac

    Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac



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    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
    395 E Street SW
    Suite 9200
    Washington, DC  20201
    Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
    (513) 533-8328 (outside the U.S.)
    Fax: (513) 533-8347
    Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
    Web Address: www.cdc.gov/niosh
     

    The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses. NIOSH also provides information to the public.

    American Academy of Dermatology
    P.O. Box 4014
    Schaumburg, IL  60168
    Phone: 1-866-503-SKIN (1-866-503-7546) toll-free
    (847) 240-1280
    Fax: (847) 240-1859
    Email: MRC@aad.org
    Web Address: www.aad.org
     

    The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) provides information about the care of skin. You can locate a dermatologist in your area by using their "Find a Dermatologist" tool. Or you can read the latest news in dermatology. "SPOT Skin Cancer" is the AAD's program to reduce deaths from melanoma. There is also a link called "Skin Conditions" that has information about many common skin problems.

    KidsHealth for Parents, Children, and Teens
    Nemours Home Office
    10140 Centurion Parkway
    Jacksonville, FL  32256
    Phone: (904) 697-4100
    Web Address: www.kidshealth.org
     

    This website is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. It has a wide range of information about children's health, from allergies and diseases to normal growth and development (birth to adolescence). This website offers separate areas for kids, teens, and parents, each providing age-appropriate information that the child or parent can understand. You can sign up to get weekly emails about your area of interest.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference August 30, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
    Reference H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine


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