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What are some ways to prevent mosquito bites?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prevention.: Mosquito safety- 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. Natural - Both aloe vera & basil leaf can act as repellents.

Answered 10/18/2014

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