{"id":7512,"date":"2023-08-28T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T13:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/?p=7512"},"modified":"2023-08-28T08:37:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T13:37:10","slug":"prevent-mosquito-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/es\/blog\/prevent-mosquito-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent Mosquito Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row \">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"syndicate\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 mb-3\">\n<div class=\"card-body pt-0 bg-white\">\n<h2>Protect Yourself and Your Family from Mosquito Bites<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 mb-3\">\n<div class=\"card-body pt-0 bg-white\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"d-none d-lg-block cdc-viewports\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload\" title=\"Mosquito_site_graphics_repellent_spraying_160\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/images\/mosquito-bites\/Mosquito_site_graphics_repellent_spraying_160.jpg?_=65947\" alt=\"Can of mosquito repellent\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<h3><a id=\"anchor_1607105180553\" class=\"onThisPageAnchor\" title=\"Use insect repellent\"><\/a>Use insect repellent<\/h3>\n<p>Use\u00a0<a class=\"tp-link-policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/insect-repellents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-domain-ext=\"gov\">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents<\/a>\u00a0with one of the active ingredients below. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DEET<\/li>\n<li>Picaridin (known as KBR 3023 and icaridin outside the US)<\/li>\n<li>IR3535<\/li>\n<li>Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)<\/li>\n<li>Para-menthane-diol (PMD)<\/li>\n<li>2-undecanone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Find the right insect repellent for you by using\u00a0<a class=\"tp-link-policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/insect-repellents\/find-repellent-right-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-domain-ext=\"gov\">EPA\u2019s search tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Tips for babies and children<\/h4>\n<div class=\"w-md-col4 float-md-right ml-md-3 d-none d-lg-inline-block cdc-viewports pt-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload\" title=\"Mosquito_site_graphics_repellent_child_1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/images\/Mosquito_site_graphics_repellent_child_1080-small.png?_=38297\" alt=\"Adult applying insect repellent to a child\u2019s face.\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Dress your child in clothing that covers arms and legs.<\/li>\n<li>Cover strollers and baby carriers with mosquito netting.<\/li>\n<li>When using insect repellent on your child:\n<ul>\n<li>Always follow label instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) on children under 3 years old.<\/li>\n<li>Do not apply insect repellent to a child\u2019s hands, eyes, mouth, cuts, or irritated skin.\n<ul>\n<li>Adults: Apply insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child\u2019s face.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Tips for everyone<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Always follow the product label instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Reapply insect repellent as directed.\n<ul>\n<li>Do not apply repellent on the skin under clothing.<\/li>\n<li>If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Natural insect repellents (repellents not registered with EPA)<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n<li>We do not know the effectiveness of non-EPA registered insect repellents, including some natural repellents.<\/li>\n<li>To protect yourself against diseases spread by mosquitoes, CDC and EPA recommend using an EPA-registered insect repellent.<\/li>\n<li>Choosing an EPA-registered repellent ensures the EPA has evaluated the product for effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"tp-link-policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/insect-repellents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-domain-ext=\"gov\">Visit the EPA website to learn more.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"d-none d-lg-block cdc-viewports\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/images\/mosquito-bites\/Mosquito_site_graphics_permethrin_clothes_160.jpg?_=66642\" alt=\"Treat clothing and gear with permethrin\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<h3><a id=\"anchor_1607105240538\" class=\"onThisPageAnchor\" title=\"Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants\"><\/a>Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants<\/h3>\n<h4>Treat clothing and gear<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Use 0.5% permethrin to treat clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents) or buy permethrin-treated clothing and gear.\n<ul>\n<li>Permethrin is an insecticide that kills or repels mosquitoes.<\/li>\n<li>Permethrin-treated clothing provides protection after multiple washings.<\/li>\n<li>Read product information to find out how long the protection will last.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If treating items yourself, follow the product instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use permethrin products directly on skin.<\/li>\n<li>Watch the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/mosquito-bites\/how-to-use-permethrin.html\">video<\/a>, What You Need to Know About Permethrin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"d-none d-lg-block cdc-viewports\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload\" title=\"Mosquito_site_graphics_screen_door_160\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/images\/mosquito-bites\/Mosquito_site_graphics_screen_door_160.jpg?_=66642\" alt=\"Use screens on windows and doors\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<h3><a id=\"anchor_1607105257290\" class=\"onThisPageAnchor\" title=\"Take steps to control mosquitoes\"><\/a>Take steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use screens on windows and doors. Repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outdoors.<\/li>\n<li>Use air conditioning, if available.<\/li>\n<li>Stop mosquitoes from laying eggs in or near water.\n<ul>\n<li>Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash containers.<\/li>\n<li>Check for water-holding containers both indoors and outdoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card mb-3\">\n<div class=\"card-body bg-gray-l3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/mosquito-control\/athome\/index.html\">Learn how to control mosquitos inside and outside your home &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a id=\"anchor_1607105295894\" class=\"onThisPageAnchor\" title=\"Prevent Mosquito Bites When Traveling Overseas\"><\/a>Prevent Mosquito Bites When Traveling Overseas<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 mb-3\">\n<div class=\"card-body pt-0 bg-white\">\n<p>Overseas travelers should be prepared to prevent mosquito bites because mosquitoes spread viruses and parasites not common or not present in the continental United States, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chikungunya\/\">Chikungunya<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/dengue\/\">Dengue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/parasites\/dirofilariasis\/\">Dirofilariasis (dog heartworm<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/parasites\/dirofilariasis\/\">)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/japaneseencephalitis\/\">Japanese encephalitis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/parasites\/lymphaticfilariasis\/\">Lymphatic filariasis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/malaria\">Malaria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vhf\/rvf\/\">Rift Valley fever<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/diseases\/ross-river-virus-disease\">Ross River<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/yellowfever\/\">Yellow fever<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/zika\/\">Zika<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Travelers should learn about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/page\/avoid-bug-bites\">current risks and how to prevent mosquito bites during their trip<\/a>. If you are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/malaria\/travelers\/index.html\">traveling to an area where malaria is found<\/a>, talk to your healthcare provider about malaria prevention medication.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row \">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 mb-3\">\n<div class=\"card-body pt-0 bg-white\">\n<h3>Remember to pack the following items<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"tp-link-policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/insect-repellents\/find-repellent-right-you\" data-domain-ext=\"gov\">EPA-registered insect repellents<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, tents) treated with 0.5%\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/mosquito-bites\/how-to-use-permethrin.html\">permethrin<\/a>. You can treat your own items or purchase permethrin-treated clothing and gear.<\/li>\n<li>Mosquito net if you will be sleeping outside or when screened rooms are not available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Keep mosquitoes out of your hotel room or lodging<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a hotel or lodging with air conditioning or window and door screens.<\/li>\n<li>Use a mosquito net if you are unable to stay in a place with air conditioning or window and door screens or if you are sleeping outside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"d-none d-lg-block cdc-viewports\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload\" title=\"Mosquito_site_graphics_bednet_pkg_160\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/images\/mosquito-bites\/Mosquito_site_graphics_bednet_pkg_160.jpg?_=73521\" alt=\"Bed net in package\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<h4><a id=\"anchor_1607105337510\" class=\"onThisPageAnchor\" title=\"Sleep under a mosquito net\"><\/a>Sleep under a mosquito net<\/h4>\n<p>Sleep under a mosquito net if you are outside or when screened rooms are not available. Mosquitoes can live indoors and bite during the day and night.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buy a mosquito net at your local outdoor store or online before traveling overseas.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a mosquito net that is compact, white, rectangular, with 156 holes per square inch, and long enough to tuck under the mattress.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/malaria\/malaria_worldwide\/reduction\/itn.html\">Permethrin-treated mosquito nets<\/a>\u00a0provide more protection than untreated nets.\n<ul>\n<li>Permethrin is an insecticide that kills mosquitoes and other insects.<\/li>\n<li>To determine if you can wash a treated mosquito net, follow the label instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"d-none d-lg-block cdc-viewports\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload\" title=\"Mosquito_site_graphics_bed_w_net_160\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/images\/mosquito-bites\/Mosquito_site_graphics_bed_w_net_160.jpg?_=73522\" alt=\"Bed net hung over a bed\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<h4>Use mosquito nets correctly<\/h4>\n<p>Mosquito nets can be hung above a bed or crib to protect against mosquito bites. Adults and children should sleep under a mosquito net if air conditioned and screened rooms are not available.<\/p>\n<p>When using a mosquito net:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuck the net under the mattress to keep the mosquitoes out.<\/li>\n<li>Tuck netting under the crib mattress or select a mosquito net long enough to touch the floor.<\/li>\n<li>Pull the net tightly to avoid choking hazards for young children. Check label instructions for additional information.<\/li>\n<li>Hook or tie the sides of the net to other objects if they are sagging in towards the sleeping area.<\/li>\n<li>Check for holes or tears in the net where mosquitoes can enter.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT hang the net near any candles, cigarettes, or open fires, as it can catch on fire.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT sleep directly against the net, as mosquitoes can still bite through holes in the net.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card mb-3\">\n<div class=\"card-header h4 bg-primary\">Related Resources<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body bg-white\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n<div class=\"syndicate\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 mb-3\">\n<div class=\"card-body bg-white\">\n<p><strong>Mosquito Bite Prevention for the United States<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/pdfs\/MosquitoBitePreventionUS_508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" 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