At Home and Back-to-School stop enjoying outdoor activities,
just learn some simple yet effective prevention measures to
reduce the risks, including precautions for children
participating in before and after school activities. Check with
your local school district for more information. Use insect
repellent with DEET when outdoors... in the backwoods and in the
back yard! The West Nile virus is carried long distances by
infected birds and then spread locally by mosquitoes that bite
these birds. The mosquitoes can then pass the virus to humans
when they bite. avoid mosquitoes by keeping kids indoors at dawn
and dusk when the bugs are most active. Mosquitoes are not
active during the heat of the day. Have kids wear long-sleeved
shirts and long pants while outdoors. Babies can be protected
from mosquitoes by covering their carrier in mosquito netting or
thin fabric. Q. Is DEET safe for use on children? A. Repellent
products must state any age restriction on the label. If there
is none, the EPA has not required a