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Mosquito Bite Prevention
… are many steps you can take to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Use Repellent on Skin and Clothing Use insect repellents with 20–30% DEET , 10–20% picaridin, 10–20% IR3535, or 30–40% oil … Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases. Wear Appropriate Outdoor Clothing Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes outdoors during peak mosquito activity hours. Apply repellent to any bare skin not covered by clothing. Wear loose-fitting and thicker clothing so it is more difficult for mosquitoes to bite … -
Zika Information for Travelers
… . Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with an insecticide (e.g., permethrin) or repellent (e.g., DEET) … -
About Zika Virus
… . Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with an insecticide (e.g., permethrin) or repellent (e.g., DEET) … -
Taking a Break from the Wisconsin Winter? Protect Against Zika
… insect repellent spray that contains the ingredients DEET, Picardin, IR3535, OLE, or PMD. Wear clothing that covers exposed skin. When possible, treat clothing with an insecticide (e.g., permethrin). Put sunscreen on first. Then do not forget to … -
Traveling to Visit Family or Friends? - Zika
… insect repellent spray that contains the ingredients DEET, Picardin, IR3535, OLE, or PMD. Wear clothing that covers exposed skin. When possible, treat clothing with an insecticide (e.g., permethrin). Put sunscreen on first. Then do not forget to … -
Planning to Get Away for Summer Vacation?
… insect repellent spray that contains the ingredients DEET, Picardin, IR3535, OLE, or PMD. Wear clothing that covers exposed skin. When possible, treat clothing with an insecticide (e.g., permethrin). Put sunscreen on first. Then do not forget to … -
Planning to Get Away for Spring Break? Protect Against Zika
… insect repellent spray that contains the ingredients DEET, Picardin, IR3535, OLE, or PMD. Wear clothing that covers exposed skin. When possible, treat clothing with an insecticide (e.g., permethrin). Put sunscreen on first. Then do not forget to … -
Communicable Disease Case Reporting and Investigation Protocol: Zika Virus Infection
… Environmental Protection Agency-registered repellent on exposed skin, the use of permethrin on clothing, staying indoors, excluding mosquitoes from dwellings by installing window and door … -
Zika Update Presentation for Local Health Departments, February 12, 2016
… air conditioning or window/door screens; wear long sleeves and pants; use permethrin-treated clothing and gear, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)–registered repellents when outdoors. … -
Arbovirus Infections and Surveillance in Wisconsin, 2010
… outdoors at dawn and dusk • Avoid shady areas where mosquito may be resting • Wear protective clothing • Apply insect repellent, follow label instructions For CDC repellents information , …