Pregnant? Use DEET to repel pesky mosquitoes
July 5, 2016
As people plan more outdoor activities this summer, some pregnant women may be wondering which insect repellent will protect them best. This year’s concern is Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitos, whose bites have the potential to transmit Zika virus. The virus has caused brain abnormalities in babies developing in the womb. According to Patrick Ramsey, M.D., M.S.P.H., staying inside; getting […]
