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Does Baby Vicks Keep Mosquitoes Away? A Pharmacological Review

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While some anecdotal evidence suggests that the adult version of Vicks VapoRub can repel mosquitoes, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not endorse it as an effective insect repellent. This is especially important when considering the non-medicated baby formula, which lacks the key active ingredients and raises the critical question: does baby Vicks keep mosquitoes away?