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The risk for mosquito-born infections is highest between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes feed. A good insect repellent is very helpful in reducing the risk for vector-borne disease. The most complete personal protection program for adults and most children is to apply the insect repellant DEET to the skin and also permethrin to clothing and other surfaces.

DEET and Other Skin Products for Repelling Insects

DEET. Most insect repellents contain the chemical DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide)...

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