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What To Do With A Threadworm Outbreak?
Threadworms are spread by children not washing their hands after going to the toilet or scratching their bottoms (itchiness around the anus is a clear sign of threadworms) and then touching other people. Apart from being itchy, annoying and embarrassing, threadworms are basically harmless. Threadworms are, however, highly contagious, and can be easily spread to schoolmates and parents.
 All parents should be provided with information on how to treat the infestation and the importance of informing the school if they suspect their child has threadworm. A suitable letter has been endorsed by the Royal College of Nurses and is available as a download click here.
Up to 30% of sufferers do not show symptoms of itchiness, so parents are advised to check their children's stools for worms and to follow basic hygiene measures to prevent an infestation. Children should be encouraged to wash their hands after the toilet and before eating, and discouraged from sucking fingers and biting nails.
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