Question 1

what are some ways to prevent mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Repellents: Insect repellents that contain deet (n, n-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) preferably 20-50% or picardin on all exposed skin are very effective mosquito repellents.  Permethrin treated clothing is also very effective.  Wear protective clothing, use mosquito netting if sleeping outdoors, avoid being outside between dusk and dawn.

Question 2

what can i use in our house to prevent mosquito bites on my 2 week old? i can't hang a mosquito net?

Accepted Answer

Safe repellant: DEET is a compound used in many mosquito repellents, but at higher concentrations can be toxic to children. Read the label on the mosquito repellent carefully to make sure it is safe to use for your children’s ages

Question 3

how do i prevent mosquito bites from itching?

Accepted Answer

Cold: Cold compresses can e helpful, as well as soothing lotions and shake lotions such as calamine. Bromelain orally can help insect bites resolve in 1-2 days.

Question 4

they say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. what about mosquito bite?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mosquitoes and other insects transmit a wide variety of infections. Wear protective clothing 30% deet or 20% picardin applied according to package directions. These have been proven effective and safe, even for babies as young as 8 weeks! don't forget screens on windows too.  Other repellents are not proven to work.

Question 5

will over-the-counter insect repellant prevent mosquito bites and malaria infection?

Accepted Answer

Mosquitos: Yes to mosquitos but no to the prevention of malaria which is transmitted by mosquitoes is different locations around the world.

Question 6

will over-the-counter insect repellant prevent mosquito bites and west nile virus infection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Properly used, it will certainly make infection much less likely.

Question 7

are there any vitamins to help prevent diseases?

Accepted Answer

LOADED QUESTION ?: Depending on your diet, if you are maintaining a good diet with mainly fruits, grains, nuts, vegetables and staying away from the fatty foods, heavy sugars, not smoking or consuming alcohol.  You are probably getting most of your vitamins in their original form and ok.  Unfortunately most the civilized world has a highly refined food diet which strips the natural vitamins from our food.

Question 8

help, what vitamins can i take to prevent getting sick?

Accepted Answer

MarketingNoSuchThing: Vitamins are all single molecules (look up on Google images) which are common in the vast majority of foods which humans have long eaten. Humans have not maintained every gene to make every protein enzyme to make them (generally missing only 1 of many steps) out of other molecules. Vitamins serve as helpers for cells to perform specific intracellular chemical reactions. Marketed for $, not health.

Question 9

what vitamin do i need more of to prevent stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

Stretch marks: Stretch marks are from physical change in size of body. Oils can help as internal supplement, but topical oils and moisturizers work the best.

Question 10

what vitamins prevent the feeling of "nervousness" inside?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins for anxiety: Some supplements stabilize lactate levels in your body, hence reduce anxiety to some extent. Few of the supplements tried include vitamin b (thiamine, pyridoxine & niacinamide), vitaminc, vitamin e, zinc/magnesium/potassium/calcium/selenium, gaba, valerian, kava, passionflower, lavender oil, l-theanine in green tea.

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