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Are Mosquito Repellent Creams Advisable For An Infant?
Question: Hello.. My 8 months daughter has a lot of mosquito bites on her.. We are not able to avoid it especially at nights as she hates to sleep in the net.. We do not want to use mosquito repellents now.. Is this fine? Is there any need to apply any creams? Or medications..? Once the bite appears it takes up to 2weeks for it to go away.. Is that normal? Please advise... Have attached the pic of how it looks like
Brief Answer:
Use mosquito repellants
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.
Mosquito bites can result in malaria, dengue and other serious diseases.
It is very necessary that the child does not get mosquito bites. Mosquito repellants should be used in child and they doesn't cause any harm to child.
You can use mosquito repellants like good night, All out. If you dont want to use repellants then cream like odomos can be used.
Bite may take up to 2 weeks to go away, this is a normal thing.
I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
Use mosquito repellants
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.
Mosquito bites can result in malaria, dengue and other serious diseases.
It is very necessary that the child does not get mosquito bites. Mosquito repellants should be used in child and they doesn't cause any harm to child.
You can use mosquito repellants like good night, All out. If you dont want to use repellants then cream like odomos can be used.
Bite may take up to 2 weeks to go away, this is a normal thing.
I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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