Questions about DEET  Published: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 8:34
a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 9:10 a.m.  A lot
of consumers have questions about repellents that contain the
chemical known as DEET. Here's what the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control has to say:  Q. Is DEET safe?  Yes. DEET has been tested
extensively for both short-term and long-term health effects,
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared it
safe.  Q. Can I use an insect repellent containing DEET and
sunscreen at the same time?  You can and should use both
sunscreen and insect repellent when outdoors. Apply the
sunscreen first, followed by the insect repellent. You can also
apply insect repellent to your clothing, because, unlike
sunscreen, it doesn't have to be applied directly to the skin to
work.  Q.Should I use a combination sunscreen/DEET-based insect
repellent?  The instructions for safe use of DEET-based insect
repellents and safe use of sunscreen are different, so the CDC
does not recommend using produc