Deworming is the process of expelling intestinal worms or parasitic worms from the body by administering an anthelmintic medicine/drug. It is a way to get rid of helminths parasites, such as roundworm, flukes, and tapeworm, in humans and animals. Worms are a common source of illness for both adults and children, and deworming is recommended to be done two times a year, or every six months, beginning at the age of two years. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends deworming of children who live in endemic areas once a year when the prevalence of soil-transmitted parasitic worms in the community is over 20% .

Deworming is usually done by taking an anthelmintic medication, such as albendazole or mebendazole, which is a secure method of treating intestinal worms that is used all over the world. The most widely used deworming medication is albendazole, and the dosage depends on the age of the person taking it. For example, children aged between one and two years should take half a tablet (200 mg), and those aged between 2 and 19 years should take one tablet (400 mg) .

Deworming is important because parasitic worms can lead to malnutrition, and deworming tablets allow people to absorb the critical nutrients needed to be and stay healthy. People who walk barefoot in high-risk areas, people who do not have good body or food hygiene due to poor living conditions or unclean habits, people who handle pets, and people who handle raw meat are most likely to contract worms.

In summary, deworming is the process of eliminating intestinal parasites, such as worms, using medication. It is recommended to be done two times a year, or every six months, beginning at the age of two years. The most widely used deworming medication is albendazole, and the dosage depends on the age of the person taking it. Deworming is important because parasitic worms can lead to malnutrition.