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Safe application of repellents is important to prevent mosquito bites, get optimal protection and avoid any\u00a0harmful side effects.<\/p>\n
Here are 10 things<\/strong>\u00a0to keep in mind while using repellent creams and sprays:<\/p>\n 1 . Apply the repellents to exposed skin, clothing, or both, but not under clothing.<\/p>\n 2 . A thin layer can be applied to the face by dispensing repellent into the palms, rubbing hands together and then applying to the face.<\/p>\n 3 . Repellent should be washed from the palms after application to prevent contact with the eyes, mouth and genitals.<\/p>\n 4 . Do not use repellents over cuts, wounds, inflamed or irritated skin Use just enough repellent to adequately cover the exposed part.<\/p>\n 5 . A mosquito can even bite on coin size unprotected spot.So make sure you dont miss even any exposed areas.<\/p>\n 6 . Heavy application or applying a thick layer will not increase the effectiveness.<\/p>\n 7 . Do not apply repellent to the hands of small children, as it can get rubbed into their eyes.<\/p>\n 8 . Length of protection varies with the amount of active ingredient, air temperature, amount of physical activity and perspiration, water exposure and other factors.<\/p>\n 9 . Re-apply repellents according to label instructions.<\/p>\n 10 . The areas treated with repellent should be washed with soap and water once the repellent is no longer needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[220,86,221,169],"class_list":["post-18498","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health-a-z","tag-chikungunya","tag-dengue","tag-fever","tag-otc"],"yoast_head":"\n