Can infants be dewormed routinely?

Question

Is it OK to give deworming medicine to a baby of 14 months? If it so, what is the dose?

Expert Answer

Dr PSN MenonJan 30, 2003

Consultant & Head, Department of Pediatrics
Jaber Al-Ahmed Armed Forces Hospital, Kuwait

It is not recommended to routinely deworm an infant or a child below 3 years old unless the child has symptoms of worm infestation or laboratory evidence for the same.

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