yes. besides the potential for west nile virus kids have less patience and are less likely to resist the urge to scratch the heck out of insect bites. it’s possible to open the skin by scratching leaving the area susceptible to bacterial infection. and again there’s that nuisance thing — 20 bug bites can make it hard for a kid to comfortably fall asleep!
should i try to prevent my child from getting bitten by mosquitoes?