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I was going to go for a walk
But then I remembered the west Nile outbreak and decided to stay in. Honestly, I don't watch the news so I've just caught bits and pieces---how paranoid should I be? Should I skip mine and G's morning walks or go for it? What about being outside during the evening?
Re: I was going to go for a walk
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-28/lifestyle/sns-201208281630--tms--kidsdocctnkd-a20120828-20120828_1_wnv-west-nile-virus-limit-mosquito-exposure
Honestly, we are going out for walks in the evening without even applying bug spray. I am more concerned about the chemicals in the bug spray than I am about the likelihood of anyone in my family becoming seriously ill from West Nile Virus, since it usually is only serious in people over 50. About 80% of people who contract West Nile don't even have any symptoms at all.
West Nile is more dangerous for the elderly, infants, and the infirm.
A safe way to keep mosquitoes away from you is to rub a Bounce dryer sheet on yourself. If you hit the hot spots -- neck, wrists, ankles -- it should keep them at bay. I tried this once while sitting with my mom on the porch while she was smoking. Smoking will keep them away usually, but I assume you don't want to go that route
Well, the mosquitoes left me alone and attacked my mom all over, despite the cigarette smoke. And I am a mosquito buffet. Those things just love me.
I don't know why it worked, but it did. I've been thinking about taking up running again and bought a box of dryer sheets specifically for that purpose!
I tried a Bounce dryer sheet once, and it sadly did not work for me at all. I was really hoping it would, too. Mosquitos *love* me and DS. I hate putting spray with DEETon him, but I will if we are out after dark. He gets huge bites otherwise. I have some natural bug repellent, but the smell of it is so strong it gives H a headache when we get in the car and sometimes the smell makes me nauseous.
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