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The following information is
provided by Health Canada
Using the latest health protection
standards, DEET was re-evaluated in 2001 to ensure continued acceptable
use and extra protection for children. DEET-based repellents at various
concentrations offer different protection times. Examples of protection
times based on DEET concentration are as follows:
Concentration of DEET Protection
time (approximate)
30% 6 hours
15% 5 hours
10% 3 hours
5% 2 hours
Tips for using DEET with Children
Children under 6 months of age
should not use personal insect repellents containing DEET.
Children 6 months to twelve years should only use DEET where a high risk
of complications from insect bites exist, the use of one application per
day of DEET may be considered for this age group. The least
concentrated product (10% DEET or less) should be used.
As with all insect repellents, the
product should be applied sparingly and not be applied to the face and
hands. Prolonged use should be avoided.
Children between 2-12 years of age
should use the least concentrated product (10% DEET or less). It
should not be applied more than three times per day. Prolonged use
should be avoided.
Adults and Individuals 12 Years of
Age or Older can use products containing up to 30% DEET concentration.
Products containing no more than a 30% concentration of DEET will
provide adults with sufficient protection. Re-apply after these
protection times have elapsed if necessary.
Some personal insect repellent
products contain sunscreen compounds. Because of the incompatible label
instructions regarding methods of application, i.e., insect repellents
should be applied sparingly while sunscreens should be applied liberally
and frequently, the insect repellents/sunscreen combinations products
should be used solely as insect repellents, and be applied according to
the safe practices listed above. Since no immediate health concerns with
DEET/sunscreen products were identified during the re-evaluation of DEET,
retail sales of such products can continue until December 31, 2003. Any
such products that you still have may be used as directed above, or
disposed of as directed for products with more than 30% DEET.
Tips for use of Insect Repellents
• Always read the entire label
carefully before using. Follow all of the label directions, including
restrictions for use on young children and the maximum number of
applications allowed per day.
• Apply the repellent sparingly, and
only on exposed skin surfaces or on top of clothing. Do not use under
clothing. Heavy application and saturation are unnecessary for
effectiveness. Repeat applications only as necessary.
• Do not get in eyes. If you do get
repellent in your eyes, rinse immediately with water.
• Do not use the repellent on open
wounds, or if your skin is irritated or sunburned.
• Avoid breathing spray mists and
never apply sprays inside a tent. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do
not use near food.
• Wash treated skin with soap and
water when you return indoors or when protection is no longer needed.
• Keep all insect repellent
containers out of the reach of children.
• Always supervise the application
on children.
• Avoid applying repellent to
children's hands to reduce the chance of getting the repellent in their
eyes and mouths.
• If you suspect that you or your
child are reacting to an insect repellent, stop using the product
immediately, wash treated skin and seek medical attention. When you go
to the doctor, take the product container with you.
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