Think you’re not allergic to poison ivy? Don’t be so sure

Think you’re not allergic to poison ivy? Don’t be so sure

(NEXSTAR) – You may have managed to dodge the dreaded rashes often associated with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not allergic. While it’s true that a percentage of the population does not experience adverse reactions to the plants (some estimates say 15%, while others put the percentage much higher), it’s still possible to develop a sensitivity to an allergenic plant species as you age. “You’ll …