West Nile Virus
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What Kind of Bug Repellant Do I Use for My Child
Asked by L.M. from San Francisco
on May 1, 2007
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I need help on what kind of insect repellant I should use on my 3 year old. I am really paronoid about the whole west nile virus because we live next to a creek with ...
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- You can use avon skin so soft. Also you can call vector control and they will come spray the creek to take care of the problem. I know someone who works for them and t...
- Avon has a bug repellant that is deet free and also has sun screen in it. It's called skin so soft. No nasty smell or anything. I'm not usually an Avon fan but I'd swe...
- Avon has a Skin so soft line and it is excellent for bug repellant and smells good. My kids have sensitive skin and it has worked great for all of us! A.
Seeking Good Bug Repellent and Sunscreen
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on June 4, 2007
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I'm searching for a good bug repellent (that includes west nile virus) and sunscreen for my children to use. I've heard Avon offers some good items but not sure what'...
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- Hi M., I used to sell Avon and their bug repellent is great. However, I've read alot of articles saying not to use the combo repellent/sunscreen because sunscreen...
- I sell and use the Avon bug repellent line. I really like the Bug Guard Plus in the Cool and Fabulous scent as it doesn't have that repellent like smell. You can che...
- hi M. I use the avon bug and sun screen in one i use it on both of my kids they r 3 yrs old and the other is 4 months and they never get bite when they have it on m...
Sunscreen with Bug Repellant?
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on June 5, 2007
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Does anyone know of a sunscreen that includes a bug repellant (30% DEET is what my pediatrician recommended) that is good to use on our kiddos? My little guy is 18 mon...
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- I know AVON sells a bug repellant and sunscreen in one. I used to buy it when my Mother in Law was selling AVON but she no longer does. It works really good so if yo...
- I will confirm what Cindy C. said.I just saw my pedi yesterday and asked about this and he said to never use something with both sunscreen & bug repellent. You need to...
- I don't have any suggestions .. but I thought you were NOT suppossed to use anything with DEET in it .. and certainly not 30%! Perhaps someone else will have some sugg...
Health Condition Unexplained
Asked by K.K. from Phoenix
on May 3, 2008
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I am looking for free medical diagnosis of this condition that I have recently come down with. I can't seem to find any website that can come up with free ideas as to ...
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- Dear K., I am no Doctor and cannot give medical advice. However I wanted to tell you about an herbal product that I am taking that helps me deal with my arthritis ...
- Did they check all of your hormone levels? One little thing out of whack could create a hell-ish feeling for you. Good luck and I hope they find the problem very soo...
- Hi K., I am a Health Counselor and Nutritional Consultant and would be happy to talk with you. It's really not as much about the "diagnosis" as it is understanding...
Standing Water and Mosquitoes
Asked by C.S. from New York
on April 13, 2009
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The house next door to us has an above ground pool. We have lived here for 7+ years, and the house has gone through 3 different owners. All the previous owners maintai...
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- I think you should call them to discuss the situation. If that does not work, try going to your town hall to see what can be done. Good luck!
- You don't mention where you are from. And I imagine that makes alot of difference. I know in NYC that standing water has been a big concern with the recent outbreaks o...
- The condition in the pool is a nuisance in the sense of the legal term. I'd start with your town and see if they can do anything. The mosquitos are clearly a health ...
Help with Chronic Fevers
Asked by T.W. from San Francisco
on January 29, 2008
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My boys who are 4 and 6 first started getting sick in mid Dec. and my husband and myself right along with them. Every time we would start to get better we would get wo...
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- Hi T.. My son had a fever that lasted about 5 days. He didn't have any pain that he was complaining about (he's almost 3, but communicates very well), but I could te...
- Have you gone to a Doctor. You might ne to all be on antibiotic, make sure you take all of it . And if you done this already get a second opinon. Cause honny this do...
- This doesn't sound right. Their pediatrician needs to work with you on this. Good luck
Sick Children, Not Sure What Is Wrong
Asked by B.P. from Dallas
on June 18, 2008
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Hi Moms,
This is my first time to post and I really hope you all can help me find some answers.
On June 6th my 5yr. old son had a headache at lunch, followed by tha...
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- I am sorry to hear your kids are not well, it is always frustration for a parent when there kids are hurting and they feel helpless to fix it. First of all I truely ag...
- B., I am a pediatric nurse and a new mom. This sounds like a million "normal" viruses to me. I am not a Doctor but many viruses that we see every day present just...
- We have the worlds greatest pediatrician. Dr Eric Benzick/Dr Johnson/Dr Zwerneman with Southlake Family Medicine. They are located on Southlake Blvd. There are 2 ot...
Help Identifying Illness
Asked by K.G. from Columbus
on October 9, 2008
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Tow of my four children are sick with a headache, stomachache, nausia, and red spots. The spots itch and are about the size of a dime to quarter around. I have searc...
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- If it were my children, I would take them to another doctor to get a diagnosis, not try to self-diagnose using the internet/message groups. I wish you luck and hope...
- If it were my child and the Dr told me he had no clue, I would: 1) take them to the ER to find out what it is, to ensure it is not something dangerous. 2) get a new Dr.
- I hope you have taken your children to another doctor. What you described sounds like it could be chicken pox. Please take your kids to another doctor and don't ever s...
Any Safe Baby Bug Repellent?
Asked by B.M. from Dallas
on September 1, 2009
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I have a 9 mos. old angel and he's always getting bitten when we go on evening walks. Does anyone have an idea of what I could use to prevent this? Thanks in advance...
Insect Repellant-recommendations from Experienced Moms
Asked by L.M. from Minneapolis
on May 21, 2008
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Hello--
As we prepare for summer, I was thinking about an insect repellant for my 17 month old. I have heard good things about Skin So Soft from Avon so I was going...
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- If you live in an area where west nile virus is prevalent, Avon SOS will not be sufficient to protect your child. There is another type of insect repellent available c...
- Avon also sells an insect repellant/sunscreen that is wonderful! I forget the name of it exactly, but it's in a green bottle with orange lettering.
- I have attached a link about bug sprays from the American Academy of Pediatrics and recommendations. http://www.aap.org/publiced/BR_Repellents.htm I think the import...
