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Regarding Deworming
Hi Sir/Ma'am,
From past few days I have noticed some red coloured worms crawling on my commode seat. But I'm not sure, whether it is me Or someone else in my home who could be infected with worm. Could you please suggest me if all of us adult members can take one Albendazole tablet as a precautionary measure?
Thanks,
Arvind Azad
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Yes all adults should take Albendazole (400mg) stat and repeat after 14 days
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children should have half dose
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WHO guidelines says to get dewormed every 6 months for all.
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