Personal Protection From Arthropods Flashcards
chemicals ingested before exposure
used to prevent malaria
does not change the immune system
requires continuous use before, during, and after deployment
Chemoprophylaxis
introducing very small doses of live or dead disease organisms before exposure to the disease
change the immune system
vaccination (immunization)
using common sense and good planning
avoidance
avoid these four elements
dwelling places (habitat)
breeding places
terrain features
peak abundance
a form of personal protection that keeps arthropods from physically contacting you
barriers
a very thin physical barrier on your skin
does not repel or kill arthropods effectively
absorbed quickly, frequent application
oils
used as part of structure design
prevent pest from entering, while allowing for air flow
screens
very effective tool utilized by the military forces to prevent arthropods from biting personnel while they are sleeping
bed net
designed to be worn with the uniform–even when wearing battlefield helmet
head net
proper wear of the field uniform will ensure added protection
The Uniform:
blousing pants by tucking them inside the boots
properly fitted uniform
sleeves rolled down
are chemicals that repel attacking insects and other arthropods when applied to skin, clothing, or other surfaces
repellents
acts as a lotion/spray repellent
applied on exposed skin
DEET
used on the skin or clothing
picaridin
applied only to clothing
permethrin
most important component of prevention
education
