Question
A 3-year-old and 7-month-old girl, 104 cm tall and weighing 40 jin, has recently developed a yellowish complexion. The parents suspect she might have worms in her belly and are asking whether it’s appropriate to start deworming for this age child.
Answer
A 3.5-year-old child can begin taking deworming medicine, but the choice of medication and frequency of use should be carefully decided. It is recommended to use the Liyi Bao Ta Tang (Six-One Tower Sugar), taking three pills at once, and then repeating the dose after two weeks. This syrup-like deworming medicine is easier for children to accept. Additionally, parents should regularly clean the child’s toys, keep the child’s hands clean, maintain personal hygiene, eat thoroughly washed fruits and vegetables, cultivate the habit of washing hands before meals and after using the toilet, and let the little girl wear pull-up pants. Wishing the child good health!