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Re: Can anyone get it?

Subject: Re: Can anyone get it?
Author: Betsy D.
Date: 7/7/2003 10:05 pm
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Status: Approved
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Hi Josh -

It is believed that about 15% of people are "immune". Remember this is an immune system reaction so those with compromised immune systems are less likely to have a reaction to the urushiol oil. And there are those with healthy immune systems who just do no become sensitized. I have pointers here you might be interested in:

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Can anyone get it? (Approved)Josh7/7/2003 5:04 pm
  Re: Can anyone get it? (Approved)Betsy D.7/7/2003 10:05 pm