Fight the bite for protection from malaria : guidelines for DEET insect repellent use
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Fight the bite for protection from malaria : guidelines for DEET insect repellent use

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  • Alternative Title:
    Deet factsheet
  • Corporate Authors:
    Center for Global Health (U.S.). Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria.
  • Description:
    DEET (chemical name N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is used as the active ingredient in many insect repellents. Insect repellents that contain DEET offer the best protection against mosquito bites. DEET is designed for direct application to skin to repel insects, rather than kill them. Products containing DEET currently are available to the public in a variety of liquids, lotions, sprays, and impregnated materials (e.g., wrist bands). Concentrations of DEET in products that are designed for application to skin range from 4% to 100%.

    When using repellent with DEET, follow these recommendations:

    • Read and follow all directions and precautions on the product label.

    • Store DEET out of reach of children.

    • To apply to face, first spray product onto hands, then rub onto face..

    • Use only when outdoors and wash skin with soap and water after coming indoors.

    • Higher concentrations of DEET may have a longer repellent effect, however, concentrations over 50% provide no added protection.

    • Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin and/or clothing. Avoid over-application of the product.

    • DEET may be used on adults, children, and infants older than 2 months of age. Protect infants from mosquito bites by using a carrier draped with mosquito netting with an elastic edge for a tight fit.

    Be safe with DEET :

    • Do not allow children under 10 years of age to apply repellent themselves.

    • Do not apply to young children’s hands or around eyes and mouth.

    • Do not breathe in, swallow, or get into the eyes (DEET is toxic if swallowed.)

    • Do not put repellent on wounds or broken skin.

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  • Series:
    Fact sheet for the general public
  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Genre:
    Fact Sheet
  • Pages in Document:
    6 unnumbered pages
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