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I agree with Lucille, if she reacted that strongly that quickly, an epipen is in order. I'm pretty allergic to poison ivy myself, but I've noticed that I have a window of about two hours to wash the oil off my skin. If I don't make the cutoff, I develop a really nasty rash within two days that takes about 1-2 weeks to fully heal. I've gotten into the habit of carrying a water bottle with me when I go for walks so I can wash the oil off immediately. Thankfully, the oil doesn't seem to be that...well, oily, and I've never had to use soap.
There's also a poison ivy detergent you can buy. The oil can remain viable on clothing for up to two months, so it might be a worthwhile investment since a dirty shirt in your wash bin can contaminate a whole week's worth of dirty laundry.
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