Dr Phil Kieran: Does everyone in the family need to be treated for worms?

Treating worms is straightforward: A single dose of medication and the dose repeated after seven days.

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Dr. Phil Kieran

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

My seven-year-old picked up worms two weeks ago, which we quickly treated with over-the-counter antiparasitic medication. I’ve since read that all family members should have taken the tablets. Is it too late?