write an speech protection from mosquitoes
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mosquito bites can transmit viruses to humans, such as the West Nile virus (WNV) and California serogroup (CSG) viruses. Mosquitoes that carry these viruses are found in the city or in the country, in wooded areas and forests. They can bite and transmit diseases at different times of the day.
You must take measures, in Québec and elsewhere, to protect yourself against mosquito bites when you go outdoors throughout the period when mosquitoes are active.
In other countries, mosquito bites can transmit WNV and CSG viruses, but also other viruses or parasites, such as:
The Zika virus
The chikungunya virus
The yellow fever virus
The parasite that causes malaria
If you are travelling outside Québec, find out if there are mosquitoes and when they are most active.
Measures to protect yourself from mosquito bites
The best way to protect yourself from diseases spread by mosquito bites is to avoid being bitten. Take the following measures to reduce the risk of being bitten:
Wear long, light-coloured clothing when you go outdoors, especially at times when mosquitoes are active.
Use mosquito repellent. Follow the instructions for using mosquito repellent
Install proper mosquito nets on the doors and windows of your house, as well as on your tent and camping shelter
Cover strollers and playpens with mosquito netting when they are outdoors.
Actively seek to reduce the number of mosquitoes in your surroundings. To learn more, read Reducing the number of mosquitoes in your surroundings
Measures to protect yourself from tick bites
Tick bites can transmit various diseases to humans, Lyme disease in particular. The best way to protect yourself is by avoiding being bitten.
To avoid tick bites when doing activities in forests, wooded areas or tall grass:
Wear long clothing and cover yourself as best as possible
Use a DEET or icaridin-based mosquito repellent. Do so by following instructions for using mosquito repellent
Walk along trails
Maintain vegetation around your house, especially near children’s play areas
To find out more about measures to avoid tick bites and reduce the presence of ticks in your surroundings, go to the Protection and prevention section on the Lyme Disease page.
Instructions for using mosquito repellent
Instructions
Follow instructions on the product label and respect the application periods indicated
Apply product in small quantities and only on areas of the body not protected by clothing
Do not apply product on skin that is irritated or sunburnt, as well as on cuts and scratches
Should the mosquito repellent go in your eyes, rinse immediately with water
When you no longer need protection, wash your skin with soap and water
Apply mosquito repellent again after going in water as it removes product from the skin
Instructions for using repellents on children
Limit the number of mosquito repellent applications on children 12 years old and younger. Do not apply product near their eyes, mouth or hands. To prevent mosquito bites on their head or face, apply mosquito repellent on their hat or cap
Do not allow children to apply mosquito repellent to themselves, always do it for them
If you suspect that your child has an allergic reaction to a mosquito repellent, wash their skin and consult a doctor immediately. Show the doctor the product you have used
Mosquito repellent and sunscreen
If you need to protect yourself from mosquitoes and the sun at the same time:
Apply the sunscreen first and let it penetrate your skin, preferably about 15 minutes, before applying mosquito repellent. This limits the amount of mosquito repellent absorbed
Do not use products that claim to combine sunscreen and mosquito repellent. Sunscreen must be applied more generously and more often than mosquito repellent
Choose the right mosquito repellent
For greater efficiency, use a repellent recommended by age group.
There are many types of mosquito repellents with varying active ingredients. The active ingredients are what chases away mosquitoes and ticks.
To protect yourself from mosquito bites, it is recommended you use a DEET, icaridin, lemon eucalyptus, or soybean oil-based mosquito repellent. To protect yourself from tick bites, use DEET or icaridin-based products.
Do not use citronella-based mosquito repellents on infants and young children because these products generally offer less than 1 hour of protection. Other essential oil products last less than 2 hours and are not the best option for protection against mosquito bites. However, if approved, such products are an alternative for short periods of exposure for people older than 3 provided that instructions on the labels are followed. These products are not effective against ticks.
Use the table below to determine which repellent to use and how to use it safely.