Wellness - General Health | 0-6 yrs

The Importance Of Deworming For Children


Does your child love to get dirty outdoors? Does he like playing in the grass? Well, make sure he does not make contact with worms, which are present in certain foods that grow in the soil.

If ingested, these worms make their way into the intestines and prevent your little one from absorbing vitamin A along with other nutrients.

So, what can be done? Deworming is the best way to tackle this solution. Your paediatrician will most probably prescribe deworming medicines or treatment to get rid of worms.

But, why is deworming so important? Find out by going through the pages of this ClipBook.


Importance Of Deworming Children And Babies

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Is Deworming Infants And Kids Necessary?

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Why Deworm Through Schools?

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10 Effective Home Remedies For Deworming Kids

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How Often Should You Deworm Children?

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