Insect repellents have been used on the skin for many years, primarily to prevent mosquito bites, which transmit malaria, West Nile virus infection, and various types of encephalitis (brain infection). With increased concern about Lyme disease in recent years, skin and clothing repellents are also recommended for protection against ticks. Click here to read more...

 

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I hear this question frequently from parents of infants and young children (age less than 6 years). Thus, it would appear to me that guidelines are not readily available for parents to answer the question of whether these products are safe to use in this age group. I hope the following will be of some help during the summer months. Click here to read more...

 

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By Roland Larrabee, M.D

 

With late spring and summer now fast approaching, mosquito season will also soon be upon us. West Nile virusis most often spreadby mosquitoes. West Nile virus is a virus that can infect humans, birds, horses and mosquitoes. Click here to read more...

 

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