The summer heat brings out the bugs! But before you lather or spray your child with insect repellent, find out what’s in insect repellent and how it works before you decide on which type is the best ...

Q: What kind of insect repellent should I buy for my children? A: Warm weather means more kids are getting outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather also ...

Until children are at least 2, their skin may be different than the skin of an older child or adult. Apply DEET sparingly when needed. Weigh the risks of exposure to potentially serious illness spread ...

REDUCING THE RISK OF MOSQUITO BITES is currently the only way to reduce the risk of West Nile virus infection. Methods for avoiding mosquito bites include limiting the time spent outdoors at dawn and ...

Children afflicted with insect-bite rashes are often misdiagnosed or referred for extensive and costly tests, but a new, easy-to-remember set of guidelines developed at the Johns Hopkins Children's ...

Blooming flowers and plants attract bees and other stinging insects. Any kind of sting can be painful, but if your child is allergic, insect stings can cause serious and sometimes even deadly ...

Q: What kind of insect repellent should I buy for my children? A: Warm weather means more children are getting outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather ...

Warmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather also means preventing insect bites. Biting insects such as ...