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The CDC has issued a series of guidelines for preventing mosquito bites in adults, children, and babies.
The agency recommends using an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent, which is proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
EPA-registered insect repellent with 1 of the 5 following active ingredients—DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol, and 2-undecanone—provides longer protection than repellents without 1 of these ingredients.
The CDC developed the following tips and recommendations for preventing mosquito bites while using an EPA-registered insect repellent:
Tips for everyone
Tips for babies and children
Protect your baby or child
Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants
Take steps to control mosquitoes inside and outside your home
The CDC does not recommend using natural insect repellents or repellents not registered with EPA.
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