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How should insect repellent be used on children?

Use only a repellent authorised for the child's age and location, follow its label, have an adult apply it and keep it away from hands, eyes, mouth and irritated skin.

Reviewed by VuxLore® Knowledge Team For Everyone

Short answer

Use only a repellent authorised for the child's age and location, follow its label, have an adult apply it and keep it away from hands, eyes, mouth and irritated skin.

At a glance

Use only a repellent authorised for the child's age and location, follow its label, have an adult apply it and keep it away from hands, eyes, mouth and irritated skin. Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

Key takeaways

• Use only a repellent authorised for the child's age and location, follow its label, have an adult apply it and keep it away from hands, eyes, mouth and irritated skin.

• Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

• Reliable identification and interpretation combine several observations; appearance or one field sign alone is rarely enough.

The important point

Use only a repellent authorised for the child's age and location, follow its label, have an adult apply it and keep it away from hands, eyes, mouth and irritated skin.