Ms. Williams went to her doctor because her daughter had an itchy bottom. She was informed this was a classic sign of pinworm infection and was given a prescription for pinworm medicine. She thought nothing of it until she reached the pharmacy counter. What she discovered was that a four-tablet treatment cost $724. The out […]
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While those who have experienced a pinworm infection – the discomfort, the cleaning, the uncertainty – might not find a lot of humor in it, The New Yorker found a way to give us a laugh recently in their Daily Shouts section. DISCUSSING BOOKS THAT MIGHT MAKE CHILDREN UNCOMFORTABLE Daily Shouts is a comedy section […]
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Despite effecting 40 million Americans a year, it’s surprising how many people still haven’t heard of pinworm. When trying to educate people on a sensitive topic it can get a little difficult to get the point across and have fun. These creative videos put a different spin on our favorite topic of conversation: Pinworm! […]
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Prescription drug prices have become more transparent. And to the surprise of few, they’re high. The exorbitant cost of prescription drugs can leave consumers in a precarious situation. Everyone should be able to afford medicine, but unfortunately that is not always the case. As consumers begin to pay more attention to their drug costs with […]
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As October rolls away into November and another page falls off the calendar, Halloween fears become a time to give thanks. Children are coming home with hand-painted turkeys and pies are being baked, giving off an aroma that wafts through the house. Toward the end of the month, everyone will gather their loved ones close […]
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Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Billy’s Parents. Thank you so much for joining us for tonight’s Parent-Teacher conference. And during October of all months! Halloween! Oh, I’m just squirming in the dirt thinking about it! Mr. Teacher was feeling a little under the weather, so his good pal Pinworm has decided to fill in. Don’t […]
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Hello everyone, and welcome back. I hope you had an excellent summer vacation. As you get situated in your new seats, I trust you’ll find those around you to be welcome neighbors for the new school year. I appreciate the apple. Billy, it’s the first day, can we wait to stick gum under the desk? […]
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With less than a month until Labor Day, summer is beginning to collect its belongings in preparation to hit the road. Soon, the windows at summer camps across the country will be shuttered for the fall, and all the children who’ve spent the warm months making friends and roasting s’mores will board busses or jump […]
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It’s been a long day and when you get home your child tells you their bottom itches more than they can stand. You’ve been dreading this day. As you pull the scotch tape out you’re already prepared for the result: Pinworm. After you’ve confirmed the ugly truth, you head to the doctor who writes you […]
Read MoreOne of the facts we stress the most to parents regarding pinworms is that they are the most common intestinal parasite in the US. Even though pinworms can happen to anyone, there is a negative connotation that comes along with having a pinworm infection… Resulting in too few parents sharing their pinworm trials and tribulations. […]
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