Help Patients Find Effective Treatments for Poison Ivy

August 2017

We're getting questions about what works for poison ivy, oak, or sumac.

Patients should wash exposed skin as soon as possible.

Clothing and other items should also be washed. The plant oils can linger on unwashed surfaces for years and continue to cause reactions.

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Table of Contents

Emergency Preparedness Have an Action Plan to Help Prevent Robberies in Your Pharmacy
Transitions of Care Look for Med Issues as Patients Transition Out of the Hospital
Poisoning Remind Parents About "Caution Over Convenience" With Med Storage
Menopause Ensure Women Getting Hormone Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms Stay Safe
Menopause Dispense Duavive in Its Original Container
Anticholinergics Point Out When Older Patients Get Risky Anticholinergic Meds
Dermatology Help Patients Find Effective Treatments for Poison Ivy
Beta-Blockers Implement Strategies So Heart Attack Patients Use Beta-Blockers Appropriately
Breastfeeding Watch for Breastfeeding Moms Getting an Antibiotic
Seizures Watch for Situations That May Increase the Risk of Drug-Induced Seizures
Vaccines Encourage Adolescents to Get Needed Vaccines