World's hottest day was 100 years ago in Death Valley. 100 years ago today -- in the barren moonscape of Death Valley, Calif. -- a thermometer reached a scorching 134 degrees F, which is the hottest temperature ever recorded on the planet.
The female pinworms lay eggs in the folds of skin around the anus. The presence of these eggs often causes itching and irritation. When a person scratches the affected area, the pinworm eggs are transferred to the fingers. The eggs can survive for several hours on your hands.
Based on current evidence, it is a good idea to repeat the medicine in two weeks in order to achieve a 100-percent cure. Common side effects of the medication are stomach upset and diarrhea, but these are rare and brief. Pinworms are highly contagious. Many people are infected and have no symptoms at all. For this reason, it is recommended that the entire household be treated regardless of symptoms. Children suspected of having pinworms should not go to school until they have been treated.