MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some health care professionals recommend that children use insect repellent before going outside. Using insect repellent is a good way to keep the insects from
A
reproducing.
B
laying eggs.
C
spreading disease.
D
dying.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Only apply insect repellents on the outside of your child’s clothing and on exposed skin-not under clothing. Use just enough repellent to cover your child’s clothing and exposed skin. Using more doesn’t make the repellent more effective. Use spray repellents in open areas to avoid breathing them in.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can use DEET-containing bug repellents on children ages 2 months and older, but there are some guidelines to follow: Products containing DEET should be used only once per day on children. We do not recommend sunscreen-bug spray combinations, as sunscreen needs to be reapplied regularly.

Detailed explanation-3: -To protect yourself against diseases spread by mosquitoes, CDC and EPA recommend using an EPA-registered insect repellent. Choosing an EPA-registered repellent ensures the EPA has evaluated the product for effectiveness.

Detailed explanation-4: -An insect repellent will help protect you from mosquitoes that spread malaria and other diseases, such as dengue, chikungunya, and Yellow fever. You can use an insect repellent on your skin and clothes to keep away (repel) insects.

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