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Is mosquito repellent safe to use during pregnancy?

Florida has reported four new cases of the Zika virus spread by local mosquitoes. As the number of infections rises across the U.S., health officials are urging people to use mosquito repellents, including some with DEET. But are some of the chemicals registered with the EPA safe for pregnant women to use? Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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