We seem to be plagued by mosquitoes right now in the greater Phoenix Metro area. I have had the same conversation with literally EVERYONE I have talked to in recent weeks:
*What's up with all the mosquitoes?**They are really biting right now!*
*I get eaten alive every time I walk outside!*
*Look at the kids, they are covered in bites.*
*Yeah, I know. Do you use any kind of insect repellent on your kids?*
*Not really, kind of worried about the deet issues.*
*I know what you mean. Well, they don't seem to itch too much, and they fade by the next day. I guess it's not that big of a deal!*
Well, let me take back that "it's not that big of a deal!" comment. A friend of mine's child was just diagnosed with West Nile Virus. Let me say that again: A friend of mine's child was just diagnosed with West Nile Virus!
What?!! We live in the city, not, like, the Amazon or something! And less than a mile away from me, someone is sick right now with West Nile Virus!
Thankfully, the child is okay. He was mildly ill with fever and vomiting off and on for a couple of weeks, so the Dr. finally did some blood work to find out what was wrong. He has been through the worst of it and is fine. But seriously, who gets West Nile Virus?
Apparently, we urban jungle dwellers, who only dream of travelling to exotic locales, are not immune to tropical diseases. Excuse me while I go stock up on deet containing products!
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My husband is very relaxed and unworried about mosquitos.. but you should see ME! When I go places where there are mosquitos I LOAD up me AND the kids on deet products. Avon also makes a really great DEET free sunscreen that I LOVE to use and it's worked great for us so far. I hope your friend's little one gets better really soon.
Wow! It's one of those things you hear about, but never really know anyone that gets it. Very scary! I'm glad to hear the little boy is doing okay, but I would still be slathering my kid in bug repellent.
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