West Nile virus: These are the most effective mosquito repellents; where officials are finding evidence of disease

The only human infection so far this year has been in Montgomery County. Montgomery County said that the patient is home recovering. KPRC2Haley

They’re safe even for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to the CDC. However, they warn about improper ways to use these repellents:

As for bracelets, patches and other wearable devices that use plant-based ingredients and promise to keep bugs away, they might be effective but not for long, said Dr. Manjunath. Dr. Manjunath said you have to reapply bug spray just like you reapply sunscreen. The main thing to remember though is the sunscreen needs to go on first and then spray insect repellant.

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