Is DEET safe to be used on children?
Use caution when using repellents containing DEET on children. • According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, repellents with up to 30% DEET can be used on children over 2 months of age. • Dress children in long sleeves and pants and, when possible, apply repellent to clothing rather than skin. • Do not apply on hands or near eyes and mouth of young children. • Do not allow children to apply repellents themselves. • After returning indoors, wash any treated skin with soap and water. Will using repellents containing DEET affect my health? DEET has been used for more than 40 years by millions of people worldwide. Products containing DEET have been occasionally associated with some health problems such as skin reactions, including rash, swelling, itching, and eye irritation. In very rare circumstances, slurred speech, confusion and seizures have been associated with the use of DEET, particularly in children. The risk of experiencing any adverse health effects is reduced when products
