5 things you must do to avoid worm and parasite infections in children
Lam Tung - Le Hoa•March 20, 2019 15:42
(Baonghean.vn) - Each type of worm, when entering the body will cause different destruction in the body. They can eat into the brain, heart muscle, eyes or just cause itching, pus and dermatitis. Prevent worm and parasite infection in children by doing the following.
+ Educating children to wash their hands regularly with antiseptic soap, especially before eating and after defecation, reduces the rate of worms and diarrhea. + Adults must also ensure their hands are clean when preparing food to limit the risk of worm eggs falling into food.
+ Eat cooked food and drink boiled water. Do not drink raw water. Do not eat raw food. Before eating, reheat food, even food kept in the refrigerator. + Do not eat raw foods such as nem chua or unsanitary raw vegetables.
+ Do not use contaminated or unsafe water sources to prepare food or clean your body. + Water is easily contaminated during transportation or due to uncovered containers, jars, or pots, so it is necessary to regularly clean water sources and water storage areas.
+ Use hygienic latrines. People with adult intestinal worms must be treated and must not defecate indiscriminately. Do not let feces pollute water sources, keep animals away from family living areas... + Wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet. + Teach children to wear shoes regularly, both at school and at home, and not to go barefoot, play in sand, or wear crotchless pants to limit the risk of hookworm infection...
+ Take deworming medicine every 6 months. You can also deworm using folk methods such as pumpkin seeds, eating ripe papaya, etc. + For children who have been dewormed but are still pale, weak, and have a poor appetite, you need to check to see if there are any other types of worms.
(Baonghean.vn) - In order for children to absorb nutrients into their bodies and develop healthily, in addition to teaching them to wash their hands regularly, cut their nails, and eat cooked food, mothers should refer to the following safe ways to deworm children with the following vegetables and fruits:
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