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What to do for mosquito bite? west nile is going around.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
DEET with caution: I believe those repellants containing deet work the best. But, some people believe that deet, like any chemical, can have negative effects on your health. Personally, i would take the risk of deet to avoid the bite, and the potential for wnv. Also, wear appropriate clothing (long sleeves and pants, hat etc).
Answered 12/12/2018
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Avoid the bite.: Mosquito safety for endemic areas- use bed netting when sleeping. Spray the walls of the home with insecticide. Wear long pants & long sleeved shirts from dusk to dawn. Use Permethrin spray on clothing and mosquito netting. Deet agents can be used on skin. Aloe Vera & Basil are natural deterrents.
Answered 10/31/2014
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