Deworming is the process of eliminating intestinal parasites, such as worms, using medication. The medication used is an anthelmintic drug, also known as a wormer, dewormer, or drench. The most common types of worms that can infect humans include roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, hookworm, and threadworm.

Here are some key points about deworming:

• Frequency: Experts recommend that deworming should be done two times a year, or every six months, beginning at the age of two years. However, not everyone needs to deworm, and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends periodic medication treatment to deworm all children who live in endemic areas.

• Methods: Purge dewormers for use in livestock can be formulated as a feed supplement that is eaten, a paste or gel that is deposited at the back of the animals mouth, a liquid drench given orally, an injectable, or as a pour-on which can be applied to the animals topline. In dogs and cats, purge dewormers come in many forms including a granular form to be added to food, pill form, chew tablets, and liquid suspensions.

• Benefits: Worm infections interfere with nutrient uptake, can lead to anemia, malnourishment, and impaired mental and physical development, and pose a serious threat to childrens health, education, and productivity. Deworming can help relieve the discomfort of intestinal worms and may help get rid of worms.

• Side effects: The medication used for deworming can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, these side effects are usually mild and go away on their own.

In summary, deworming is the process of eliminating intestinal parasites using medication, and it is recommended to be done two times a year for most people. The medication used can cause side effects, but the benefits of deworming outweigh the risks.