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Pregnancy-safe repellent guidance

EPA-registered DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and OLE/PMD are all considered safe in pregnancy when used per label.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Choose any EPA-registered repellent (DEET, picaridin, IR3535, OLE/PMD) and follow the label.
  2. 02
    Apply to exposed skin; avoid broken or irritated areas.
  3. 03
    Wash off when indoors and after the day is over.
  4. 04
    Layer with permethrin-treated clothing - permethrin does not absorb meaningfully through skin from cured fabric.

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