To keep your child from getting lice, you should keep your child from sharing anything that goes in her hair such as ribbons, combs or hats. The other main parasite that occurs among young children are worms. We re talking specifically about ringworms and pinworms. Ringworms are contagious and are caught when a child touches something that has the fungus on it and then rubs his eyes or puts his hands in his mouth. You should encourage your children to wash their hands frequently and not to rub their eyes or put their fingers in their mouths.
Pinworms are worms that lay eggs around the anus area.
Your child might itch there in the middle of the night. The worms may be passed from child to child who eats with his hands after not washing after using the bathroom. If your child experiences either of these parasites, you should contact your pediatrician to find out how to take care of the problem. If your child has worms, your entire family may be instructed to take medication. Your youngster may encounter lice or worms at some point during her younger years.