Can I deworm my 5 months old baby?

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Created: 2022-06-04 10:12:12

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Do not give to infants younger than 1 year (0-11 months) of age. Give to children 1 year up to 5 years (12-59 months) of age. It is safe and effective to give deworming in combination with vitamin A every 4-6 months. 7 апр. 2017 г.

At what age can I deworm my baby?

The World Health Organization recommends starting population-based deworming interventions as of 12 months of age where intestinal worm infection is common; however, little is known about the benefits in early preschool-age children.

Can a 5 month old get worms?

Pinworms are most common in school-age kids, but any age child, even babies, can get them, especially if they go to daycare or have siblings who get pinworms.

How do you treat worms in a 5 month old?

Threadworms in kids are easy to treat and usually aren't serious. Your GP will probably tell you to give your child a dose of antiparasitic tablets, which you can get over the counter from a pharmacy. Your child usually needs to repeat the dose after 2 weeks to make sure all the worms are gone.

Can 6 months old baby be dewormed?

Children can be dewormed every 4 -6 months.

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