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Is it O.K. to use DEET on children?

April 26, 2017children DEET

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Is it O.K. to use DEET on children?

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The concentration of DEET in products may range from less than 10 percent to over 30 percent. The benefits of DEET reach a peak at a concentration of 30 percent, the maximum concentration currently recommended for infants and children. DEET should not be used on children under 2 months of age. For more information visit the American Academy of Pediatrics at http://www.aap.