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West Nile Virus: Questions and Answers about Insect Repellent Use and Safety

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/insect_repellent.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

This document answers questions about how to avoid mosquito bites and when and how to apply insect repellent such as those with DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

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Review Date

5/23/2007