Last week (3rd June), scientists from repellent testing facility arctec at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine launched
Bug Off - the first ever
'Insect Repellent Awareness Day' to highlight the issue. They recommend applying repellents containing 20-50% DEET to the skin when in countries with diseases spread by insects, such as malaria and dengue fever. People have expressed concerns about the safety of DEET which led to a number of investigations. However, the scientists behind Bug Off have carried out a review of published studies and conclude that there is
insufficient evidence to show that DEET is unsafe. The review is published in the open access journal Parasites and Vectors - see
here. For the full press release see
here.
The website for the bug-off initiative is found at
http://www.bug-off.org/ This website has detail about the science, FAQs on repellents, a podcast and includes some great educational materials for children and resource packs for teachers. Click on the image below to download a useful poster you could put up in a GP surgery or travel clinic waiting room.
I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the
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ReplyDeleteLast week, researchers at the Global Virology Research Centre launched “Antiviral Awareness Day” to highlight the importance of early and appropriate use of antiviral medications. They recommend consulting healthcare professionals for guidance on the correct antiviral treatment, especially in cases of viral infections like influenza or COVID-19. Although there have been public concerns about long-term use and side effects, recent scientific reviews show that most approved antivirals are safe and effective when used as directed. Full details are available in the open-access journal Viral Therapeutics and Research. sir.
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