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West Nile Virus Disease : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
The best way to prevent West Nile virus infection is to avoid mosquito bites.Use mosquito-repellant products containing DEET Wear long sleeves and pants Drain pools of standing water, such as trash bins and plant saucers(mosquitos breed in stagnan...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2008
Insect repellent safetyThe safest bug repellent is proper clothing. Wear a full-brimmed hat to protect your head and the back of your neck.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 26, 2009
Two new insect repellents???picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus???have been shown to repel misquitoes as well as DEET.
Source:StayWell
Comparing the effectiveness of new products???the chemical DEET and the recently approved picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus???to fight misquitoes.
Source:StayWell
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