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Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Difficulty breathing or severe coughing following exposure to burning weeds Rash looks infected (e.g., soft yellow scabs, pus or spreading redness) Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Swelling is severe (e.g., the eyes are swollen shut) Severe poison ivy reaction in the past Severe itching interferes with normal activities (e.g., work or school) or prevents sleep Rash involves more than one fourth of the body Face, eyes, lips or genitals are involved Big blisters or oozing sores
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns Rash lasts longer than 3 weeks
	Self Care at Home IF: Mild poison ivy, oak or sumac rash and you don't think you need to be seen