The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
				
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May 19, 1989
                		
                	Insect Repellents
					
					
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Insect Repellents
May 19, 1989 (Issue: 792)
					Insect repellents have been used on the skin for many years, primarily to prevent  mosquito bites. With recent increased concern about Lyme disease, skin and clothing  repellents are now also recommended for protection against ticks.
 
        			
        			
					
					
					
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