| Literature DB >> 25332663 |
Abstract
The present practice point provides updated guidance on personal protective measures to safely and effectively prevent mosquito and tick bites in Canada. Means of avoidance as well as physical and chemical barriers are described. Current information regarding insect and tick repellents and recommendations for their use are provided, along with instructions for removing ticks. Guidance on using insecticide for additional chemical protection is offered.Keywords: DEET; Icaridin; Lyme disease; Permethrin; Picaridin; West Nile virus
Year: 2014 PMID: 25332663 PMCID: PMC4173961
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Paediatr Child Health ISSN: 1205-7088 Impact factor: 2.253