There are more than a million known species of insects and, according to experts, millions more waiting to be identified. And it seems as if there are almost as many insect repellents, with new ones popping up frequently, some containing new ingredients and safety warnings aimed at young children. Here is the latest: 1. The […]
Protecting infants/children from insects
April 28, 2013 by
True or false? Insects prefer biting infants to biting older children/adults. Answer: No one really knows. Perhaps infants get bitten more because they are “sitting ducks,” unable to shoo insects away. Regardless, infants need protection with the safest /most effective repellants available, for their comfort and their health. Here is what is known. 1. Choose […]
West Nile Virus/children/prevention/no need to panic
September 5, 2012 by
By the end of the third week of August 2012, 47 US states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes, says the Centers of Disease Control. A total of 1118 cases have occurred in people, with 41 deaths. These are the highest numbers reported in this time period since the virus […]
Insect Repellents and Children
May 23, 2008 by
An incredible 900,000 types of insects are known to exist. Equally incredible is the number of insect repellents available. Here is what you should know: 1. The most thoroughly studied insect repellent is DEET. No repellent bears this name; it is the active ingredient in most products. Don’t be alarmed by its chemical formula, N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide […]
