How to protect children from the mosquitoes

Highly resistant have become the mosquitoes in the last few years with the result that the response is not at all an easy task…
To be able to “put” under control in the home we must start from the outdoor spaces. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if there is grass you need to mow regularly, as the bushes and foliage. Also the plants to be watered in the early morning hours and not at dusk (mosquitoes lay their eggs even in soil that remains wet for long periods of time after watering).
It is necessary even to remove the stagnant water around the house (e.x. of basins, jars, pots, saucers pots, buckets, old tires, gutters ) and have it upside down or covered water containers ( buckets, carts, barrels, watering cans) when not in use.
With regard to children
-Cover with clothing, exposed skin, in particular if the area you are has a lot of mosquitoes or insects.
-Avoid the colored clothing because mosquitoes are attracted to the bright colors.
– Avoid to take out your children, the hours that mosquitoes are circulating, mainly in the morning and at dusk.
– Use mosquito net as the first protective measure, especially in children younger than 6 months. Attention before you book, check to see if it has “holed up” no mosquito.
-See if the doors and windows are closed well or there are openings.
-Use as a supplementary method of protection, especially when you are outside your house, insect repellent.
-DEET content (depending on the age and usage instructions)
-Essential oils of eucalyptus (attention to the instructions)
Is it safe to use repellents on children, pregnant women and nursing mothers?
There is no contraindication to the use of formulations of these for children, pregnant and lactating mothers. It is recommended to avoid their use in infants. In children, preference is given to preparations with a concentration of 10-15% DEET. For infants aged up to 2 years is recommended the supply before the trip nets εμβαπτισμένων in insect repellent.
Can be done concurrent use of insect repellent and sunscreen it?
Yes, it is sufficient to follow the instructions that appear on the packaging of each product.
First apply the sunscreen and then the insect repellent. Not recommended the use of products containing them in combination.
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