Worm infections can affect nutrient uptake in kids and cause problems like anaemia, malnourishment and impaired mental and physical development. Government of India administer deworming tablets through Anganwadi centres and schools in all states and union territories. While the first round is conducted on February 10, it is followed up by second round on August 10 every year.

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Dr. Peeyoosh Rankhamb, Consultant - Paediatrician and Neonatologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharghar in an interview with HT Digital answers frequently asked questions about intestinal worms and deworming.

Deworming is using medication to address worm infections by eradicating parasites or intestinal worms in the child’s body. Failure to take deworming tablets or medication when it comes to children can result in soil-transmitted helminths, a condition in which a collection of worms impacts the human body. A widespread health risk, worm infestation poses a significant threat to infant mortality rates.