A mosquito bite can be more than an itchy nuisance; in tropical and subtropical countries it could involve the transmission of diseases such as malaria or Dengue fever. Before visiting such places, always consult a doctor and take the usual precautions such as a prescribed course of anti-malaria pills.
To avoid getting bitten in the first place, pack the insect repellant and don’t forget to use it, or try the old hunter’s trick of taking a daily dose of 100mg vitamin B1 or 300mg brewer’s yeast, which some people find helps to ward off mosquitoes and other flying pests. You should notice the benefits after a week, and they’ll continue as long as you take the vitamin.
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Protect yourself from deadly mosquitoes by taking daily supplements of Vitamin B.
