I am12 weeks pregnant, can i wear the bug spray off? there were two cases of west nile in our town.?

Question

I am12 weeks pregnant, can i wear the bug spray off? there were two cases of west nile in our town.?

Answer 1

Even though OFF comes with or without DEET, the important thing is to try and find the squirt-bottle kind, not the aerosol... Try to limit your exposure to inhaling it as much as possible (I know - easier said than done)

There are some good "alternative" products that aren't as harsh but equally effective.

- Avon has made the Skin So Soft product for years - its great against bugs and actually smells NICE! You can find it on avon's website or on Amazon.

- I recently was introduced to Swamp Juice while I was in hawaii. Really great for fending off bugs. It comes in these great packets with moist towlettes and you can find it here http://www.skinblockers.com/about_swamp_...  

Answer 2

I was told by my doctor that Bugspray is safer than getting a disease from a mosquito and he told me that at anytime I am outdoors and mosqiuitos to wear the bug spray. Alot safer for you than west Nile virus.

Answer 3

Yes you can, and should.  

Answer 4

i think you should read this...http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/772932...

Answer 5

you can wear some bug sprays there is an ingredient found in some types that you should not put on your skin. I wish I could tell you what the ingredient is. Look for bug repellants made for kids. I think these are supposed to be safer during pregnancya nd always read the labels. Don't be afraid to call you docs office and ask. thats what they're there for.

Answer 6

Yes, but WITHOUT Deet, or use childrens bug spray.