Pinworm Symptoms, Treatments & More
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8. Preventing Pinworms
Pinworms are highly contagious and can quickly spread in hospital settings, daycares, elementary schools and areas where people live in tight quarters. Preventing infection involves the same cleaning methods as stopping the spread of an active pinworm infestation.
Teach children to use good hand washing techniques, especially after using the toilet, and remind them to keep their hands away from the anal area except when wiping. Try and stop fingernail biting, thumb sucking and other habits that involve hands in the mouth.
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