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What's The Best Way to Prevent Mosquito Bites?

What over-the-counter product do you use to keep mosquitoes off the kids and yourself?

has hit the news and sent shivers around Long Island.

Nassau County Health Officials reported a case in the Town of Oyster Bay (They won't be more specific) and say a was hospitalized with the mosquito-borne illness and is recovering. Port Washington hasn't had a reported human case but, last year, at least one Nassau County death was attributed to the disease.

The as well, this week, saying cases nationally are rising dramatically.

For the time being, we could use a little help: What home remedies and over-the-counter products would you recommend to our readers to keep the bugs from biting?

Is there one that has been effective for you and your family?

Is there a home remedy, something that has worked for your family for generations?

Please tell us your ideas and offer some recommendations in the comments. Lots of people are asking what to do.

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