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Poison ivy / poison oak cannot be spread from person to person by touching the blisters, or from the fluid inside the blisters. It can be spread, however, if the oils remain on the skin, clothes, or shoes. This is why washing your child’s hands, clothes, and shoes as soon as possible is very important.
