Boy, who lost 22 litres of blood due to hookworms, now cured
According to doctors, the boy was referred to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SRGH) in August last year with complaints of passage of blood in his stool.
Jan 09, 2018, 09:08 AM IST
National Deworming Day: What to do if you child misses out!
On February 10, the Health Ministry implemented the deworming programme in schools and preschools (anganwadis) across India to combat parasitic worm infections among children.
Feb 14, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
Common side effects of deworming: Symptoms, what to do
Deworming treatment can have some mild side effects such as - dizziness, nausea, headache, and vomiting.
Feb 10, 2017, 12:15 PM IST
Deworming: How often should you deworm your child? Tips to prevent worm infections
Worm infections, unfortunately, can happen even after best hygiene measures and precautions, particularly, in children.
Feb 10, 2017, 09:50 AM IST
National Deworming Day: 34 crore children to be administered deworming tablets today
On National Deworming Day, February 10, the Health Ministry for the first time will also cover private schools and has asked state governments to rope them in, while it has set up 210 monitoring centres across the country to tackle adverse reactions of the tablet like stomach ache and vomiting.
Feb 10, 2017, 08:55 AM IST
34 crore children to be administered deworming tablets on February 10; Check out key facts about worm infestations
Launched in 2005, India observes National Deworming Day annually on February 10 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Feb 09, 2017, 19:21 PM IST
Reasons why it is important to deworm your child
Deworming imporves your child's immunity, and thereby protecting him/her from chronic illnesses caused by worms.
Feb 09, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
250 students taken ill after taking deworming tablets in Tripura
About 250 students of different schools of Kadamtala block were administered deworming tablets this afternoon as part of National Deworming Day programme. However, many students complained of pain in abdomen and respiratory trouble after consuming the tablets.
Aug 11, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
180 school children fall sick after taking tablets in Bihar on National Deworming Day: Report
At least 180 school children in Bihar took ill after they were administered deworming Albendazole tablets on Wednesday.
Feb 10, 2016, 21:12 PM IST
