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- DEET is considered the gold standard mosquito repellent, providing several hours of protection and safe for use by pregnant women and children over two months old.
- Alternative repellents like picaridin and lemon eucalyptus have emerged, showing similar efficacy to DEET with fewer adverse effects and up to seven hours of protection.
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DEET: The Gold Standard Mosquito Repellent
DEET is considered the gold standard of mosquito repellents, providing several hours of protection when applied to the skin. It was developed in the 1940s and has been found to be safe for use by pregnant women and children over two months old. DEET can damage plastics and synthetic materials, so caution is advised. Although it is absorbed into the bloodstream, it is cleared from the body within a few hours with minimal adverse effects when used correctly.
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