Ask Dr. Dina: What’s the best way to avoid bug bites"
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Mosquito bites are uncomfortable and itchy, and can make sleep more difficult. Even worse, the little pests can carry West Nile virus. It?s important to stay protected.
Here?s how to avoid bug bites:
? Wear light-coloured long pants and shirts.
? Avoid outdoor activity between dusk and dawn.
? Tuck shirts into pants and pant legs into socks.
? Keep babies covered with fine-mesh netting when possible.
? Get rid of standing water around your property, as this is where mosquitoes live and breed.
? Use insect repellent.
In countless studies, DEET has been found to be the most effective and safest product for preventing insect bites. The amount of DEET in a product is listed as a percentage. The higher the percentage of DEET, the longer the protection lasts.
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Ask Dr. Dina: Are insect repellents with DEET safe for kids"
Children six months to two years can use up to 10 percent DEET once a day, which should provide protection for about four hours.
Children older than two years can use 10 percent DEET up to three times daily. Adolescents and adults can use products with up to 30 percent DEET. I recommend pregnant and breastfeeding mothers avoid DEET products until further research is cond...
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