Pinworm Prevention
Practice good hygiene. Washing your hands before eating or preparing meals helps prevent spread of infection.
Avoid scratching the anal region.
Avoid biting the fingernails.
Keep fingernails short and clean.
Wash all bedding and pajamas regularly.
Be sure your child changes underwear daily.
Frequently vacuum the play area.
Despite these measures, it still may be quite difficult to avoid reinfecting yourself or spreading pinworms to others.