Add Lyme disease to the ever-growing list of illnesses you need to be familiar with to keep your family healthy. 1. Know where and when it occurs. The disease is most commonly seen in rural areas of the Northeast from Virginia to Maine, northern California, and the northern Midwest but can occur almost anywhere in […]
How to Choose & Use the Right Insect Repellent for Kids
September 2, 2014 by
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 […]
Treating Insect Bites
June 3, 2008 by
Souvenirs of outdoor activities in the summertime include insect bites. It is almost impossible to have one without the other – except if you visit Antarctica where there are neither – no insects and no real summer. 1. Recognize serious allergic symptoms. Life-threatening reactions to insect bites (anaphylaxis) are extremely rare, especially in children. Such […]
