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They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. what about mosquito bite?
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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.
Answered 12/9/2013
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