From Pike County, Ill.: A medical emergency occurred when a child had an allergic reaction to a toxic plant. The boy, age 7, was helping with yard work and came into contact with the plant's toxic substance. His skin became burned, itchy, and swollen after handling the plant.

The plant in question is known to be hazardous. A reaction to it can progress quickly, leading to severe symptoms.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events that unfolded after the boy's reaction began.