Without experiencing pinworms firsthand, many people have never heard of them. Pinworms are the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. It is safe to say that many families have had to deal with worms in kids from time to time. Although caregivers tend to be embarrassed when their children have pinworms, they shouldn’t […]
Read MoreHow Does Pinworm Infection Spread?
Are you wondering how pinworm infection spreads? We’re here to make sure you know the facts, starting with the understanding that pinworm infection can happen to anyone and is easily treatable with over-the-counter pinworm medicine. How is it that anyone can find themselves with a pinworm infection? Because of the way pinworms spread. Pinworms are […]
Read More‘The Dog Gave the Kids Pinworm!’ and Other Pinworm Infection Myths
Pinworms are a topic that people don’t like to talk about, and as such there are myths about pinworm infection and how it spreads. Reese’s Pinworm Medicine has been treating pinworm infection over-the-counter for more than 30 years, and during this time we have heard everything there is to hear about pinworms. Here are some […]
Read MoreHow Do You Identify a Pinworm Infection?
There are few things worse than the idea of investigating a potential pinworm infection. But as you already know if you are reading this post, parenting can be a dirty job. Has your child come home from school with a note in their backpack about pinworms at school? Did you see the phrase ‘pinworm infection’ […]
Read MoreHow Do You Get Rid of Pinworms in Your Home?
After the initial shock of hearing about their child’s pinworm infection wears off, a common question asked by parents is, “How do I make sure there are no more pinworms in my house?” Reese’s Pinworm Medicine is a trusted option for treating pinworm infection itself, but your work as a parent is only beginning when […]
Read MorePinworm Awareness More Important Than Ever with a New School Year Ahead of Us
CLEVELAND, OHIO, August 7, 2018 — With a new school year approaching Reese Pharmaceutical Company is urging parents, school nurses, day care center staff and pediatricians to be knowledgeable about the signs and treatment of pinworm infection. Pinworms are the most common intestinal parasite in the US. Those most frequently infected by pinworms include school […]
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take for Pinworm Itching to Stop?
Once you get past – or at least come to terms with – the creepy-crawly situation that is pinworm infection, the toughest things to deal with is the constant itching that comes along with these parasites. According to Seattle Children’s Hospital, itching should stop 5 to 7 days after treatment with pinworm medicine, which means […]
Read MorePinworms: What Are They & Why Do You Need to Know About Them?
A dreaded term among the likes of elementary school teachers, school nurses, daycare professionals, and the parents of young children, pinworms are small in size, but large in irritation. Never heard of pinworms before? Just received a flyer from your school nurse about them? Googled, “Why is my child’s butt itchy” and came across pinworm […]
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