At what age should children be dewormed

Many parents know about deworming their children. Concerned parents will deworm their children once or twice a year. Generally, they let their children take deworming medicine orally in early spring and late autumn, and the effect is quite good. But at what age is it appropriate to deworm children? It is more appropriate for most children to be dewormed after they are two years old, and it is necessary until they are around seven years old. However, whether or not to vaccinate the child ultimately depends on the child's actual situation.

Which parasites can cause harm to the baby's body?

1. Ascaris

When a baby has roundworms, the most obvious symptom is that he does not want to eat, has no appetite, or has a very large appetite. I often have stomach pains and like to have my abdomen massaged by myself or by others. In addition, sometimes you may feel irritable or even grind your teeth at night. If this continues for a long time, it will lead to malnutrition in the baby, which will affect the baby's normal growth and development.

2. Hookworm

Hookworms can cause a variety of symptoms. The main manifestation on the skin is the appearance of dot-like papules or small blisters in the thin skin areas between the toes or fingers. Respiratory symptoms include cough, bloody sputum, fever, asthma, etc. It is common to see blood in the sputum and even coughing up blood. In terms of the digestive tract, people are prone to bulimia, hunger, or anorexia, and in severe cases, bloody stools may occur.

3. Pinworms

If a baby is infected with pinworms, the most common symptoms are anal itching and frequent blinking. In terms of gastrointestinal symptoms, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea often occur. There are also many mental reactions, such as being easily frightened, feeling uneasy, being easily excited, etc.

4. Red worm

This is the most common parasitic disease in children. The most common reaction after infection is abdominal pain, which usually occurs in the upper abdomen or the entire abdomen. A small number of patients may also experience symptoms such as diarrhea, increased appetite, and dizziness.

At what age can babies be dewormed?

It is recommended that deworming be considered when the child is over 2 years old. Because the bodies and livers of children under 2 years old are not fully developed, the anthelmintic ingredients in most deworming drugs will affect human liver function. Taking it can easily cause damage to children's liver function. Moreover, children under the age of 2 generally move around under the care of their parents, and the chance of infection with worm eggs is relatively low, so there is no need for deworming.

No matter which kind of parasitic disease it is, it is best to focus on prevention and let children develop good hygiene habits from an early age. Do not eat spoiled or rotten food, wash your hands before and after meals, cut your nails frequently, do not suck your fingers, etc. If your child really has worms in his stomach, it is best to take medicine under the doctor's orders and not buy medicine on your own.