DEET Alternatives Considered to be Effective Mosquito Repellents (June 2005)
AAP News article discussing CDC's revised recommendations for mosquito repellents, including DEET alternatives.

While Rare, Fatal West Nile Virus Has Been Reported In Children (June 2004)
AAP News article providing a brief overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, effects, incidence, and prevention of West Nile Virus.

Follow Safety Precautions When Using DEET On Children (June 2003)
AAP News article, authored by the Academy's Committee on Environmental Health, providing information on DEET use and children.

Fight The Bite! - - CDC West Nile Virus Information
Centers for Disease Contol and Prevention (CDC) web home for West Nile Virus information. Includes incidence/survelliance maps tracking US West Nile Virus activity.

West Nile Virus Infection: A Pediatric Perspective (May 2004)
Review article published in Pediatrics, Vol. 113 No. 5 May 2004, pp. 1375-1381. A subscription to Pediatrics (or a small fee) is required to access this article.

Calming West Nile Fears (September 2002)
�Although children appear to be at low risk for the virus, pediatricians should be on the lookout for this mosquito-borne disease.� Reprinted with permission from AAP News.