Preventing a pinworm infection?
The best way to prevent pinworm infection and repeat infections is to stay clean and follow these hygiene routines. You should also encourage other family members and friends, especially children to do the same:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the toilet, especially after bowel movements, after changing diapers, and before preparing and eating food.
- Keep short and clean fingernails
- Avoid habits that could spread pinworm eggs, such as scratching or biting if possible.
- Shower every morning to remove eggs deposited overnight, if you can.
- Ensure to change your underwear and clothings daily.
- Use hot water in the washing machine and hot air in the dryer when laundering bedding, clothing, and towels, if possible.