Consult your vet for further advice. It is essential that all worm control medication be placed in a locked child resistant cupboard. With the exception of tapeworm, adult dog worms cannot be transmitted to people. However, the larva from worm eggs can migrate in the skin or organs of children and cause a rare condition called visceral larva migrans. Ensure dogs are wormed regularly.
Children can pick up worms eggs from sources such as dogs, the ground and the school.
They can pick up worms from other children. Ensure children are taught how to wash their hands thoroughly. Fleas Flea bites can cause nasty skin irritations for dogs and humans. Fleas carry tapeworm eggs. Children ingesting these fleas can become infected with tapeworms.