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The baseline prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis is 66% among 1-5 years old (2004) and 65% among 6-14 years old (2003). In response, the Department of Health (DOH) implemented mass deworming beginning in 2006 as one of the strategies to control STH infections.
The baseline prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis is 66% among 1-5 years old (2004) and 65% among 6-14 years old (2003). In response, the Department of Health (DOH) implemented mass deworming beginning in 2006 as one of the strategies to control STH infections.
Deworming has been found to have significant impact
on the improvement of children’s education and health. However, there is a
continuous challenge in achieving the desired MDA coverage among eligible
school-aged children nationwide. Yearly, reports fall below 85%.
To deworm approximately 16 million school-aged children enrolled in 38,659 public elementary schools in one (1) day through the National School Deworming Day (NSDD) initiative this coming 29 July 2015.
The NSDD is a nationwide effort targeting all 5 to 12 years old (Kindergarten to Grade VI) children enrolled in public elementary schools.
School-aged children enrolled in private schools and children who are not enrolled are encouraged to participate. They can inform the DepEd Regional Office regarding their willingness to participate and in turn, the DepEd Regional Office can refer them to the DOH Regional Office.
The drug
(Albendazole) is safe, effective and teacher-assisted given as a single dose in chewable
form.
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NCR
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Mandaluyong Elementary School, Mandaluyong City
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CAR
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Luna Central School, Luna Apayao
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I
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Dagupan West Central School, Dagupan City
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II
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Linao Elementary School, Tuguegarao City
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III
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San Fernando Elementary School, City of San
Fernando, Pampanga
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IV-A
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Cainta Elementary School, Cainta Rizal
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IV-B
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Odiongan Elementary School,Odiongan Romblon
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V
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San Vicente Elementary School, Bato, Camarines
Sur
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VI
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Hinigaran Elementary School, Negros Occidental
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Guihaman Buntatale Elementary School, Leganes,
Iloilo
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Atabay Elementary School, San Jose, Antique
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VII
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Talisay City Central School, Talisay City
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VIII
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Abuyog Central School, Abuyog,North Leyte
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IX
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Aurora Central Elementary School, Aurora,
Zambonga del Sur
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X
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West City Central School, Cagayan de Oro City
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XI
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Nabunturan Elementary School, Nabunturan,
Compostela Valley
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XII
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Polomolok Central Elementary School, Polomolok,
South Cotabato
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CARAGA
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Butuan Central Elementary School, Butuan City
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ARMM
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1.What are intestinal worms (helminths)?
Intestinal Worms are parasites that live in
human intestines for food to survive. The
presence of worms in the body will consume food meant for the human body and will cause blood
loss and eventually lead to anemia, poor nutrition and stunted growth. The
three most common helminths are the Ascaris, Trichiuris & Hookworm .
2. How do people get infected with worms or
parasites?
Worm or parasitic infections commonly result from poor
sanitation and hygiene conditions. These
infections are transmitted by walking
barefoot on soil contaminated with hookworm eggs, by inhaling pinworm eggs
& by ingesting roundworm, whipworm, pinworm and tapeworm eggs thru
contaminated food or hands.
3. How to prevent the spread of worm
infections?
Worm or parasitic infections can be
prevented: a. by using sanitary toilets
or latrines; b.by participating in deworming activities c. by improving hygiene
thru washing hands, particularly before eating and after using toilets; d. by
wearing slippers or shoes; e. by
drinking safe and clean water; g. by eating properly cooked food; h. by washing
vegetables, fruits and salads in safe and clean water, i. by keeping
fingernails and toenails clean and treamed, and j.by keeping the surroundings
clean.
4. What are the effects associated with having worms or parasites?
Worm
or parasitic infections have
adverse effects among children, adolescents & pregnant women. They
interfere with the health, nutrition and education of children which results to
the following: a. decreased physical/mental development; b. decreased physical
activity; c. decreased performance in school and d. in severe cases , death.
Among adolescents, can cause the worsening of anemia, especially during one’s
monthly menstrual period. Among pregnant women, can cause Iron deficiency
anemia and malnutrition of Mothers & babies. Children with heavy infections
are often too sick or too tired to concentrate at school or attend school at
all.
5. What is National School Deworming Day?
The
NSDD is a nationwide effort targeting all 5 to 12 years old children or K to VI
enrolled in public elementary schools. School-aged children enrolled in private
schools and children who are not enrolled are encouraged to participate. They
can inform the DepEd Regional Office their willingness to participate in the NSDD & in turn the Regional Deped
can relay it to DOH Regional Office. Coordination and preparation shall be made
through the DOH Regional Offices. Other key stakeholders should also be
involved. This activity promotes improved health service delivery among
children.
6. When is National School Deworming Day?
The National School Deworming Day will be observed on 30th July,
2015 in all public elementary schools nationwide.
7. Why treat all children if some do not
appear sick?
The effects of worms might not be seen
immediately, but they can cause long-term harm to children’s health, education,
and overall well-being. Children can carry worms for a long time and not know
they are sick; you will only see that they are doing poorly in school and not
growing well. Since the drugs are safe whether or not a child is infected, and
the cost of diagnosis is high, it is better to treat every child.
8. What is the WHO’s guidance on Deworming?
The WHO recommends preventing and
controlling Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis-related morbidity through the
periodic treatment of at-risk populations living in endemic areas, particularly
preschool and school-age children and women of childbearing age (including
pregnant women in the second and third trimesters and breastfeeding women).
The WHO recommends deworming treatment
without previous individual diagnosis to all at-risk people living in endemic
areas.
9. What is the Deworming treatment to be
given to children?
Albendazole is the drug of choice. The
recommended dosage for children aged 1 year old is ½ tablet of Albendazole (400
mg/tablet) and children aged 2 to 12 is 1 tablet (400 mg/tab).For young
children the tablet should be broken and crushed and administered with water.
Albendazole to be administered is flavored and chewable.
10. Does the Deworming treatment have side
effects?
The deworming treatment has very few side
effects. There may be some mild side effects like dizziness, nausea, headache,
and vomiting, all likely due to the worms being passed through the child’s
body. However these side effects disappear after some time.
Side effects are usually experienced by
children with high infections. If symptoms do not go away within 24 hours, or
if they are very severe, the child is probably experiencing something unrelated
to the treatment and should be taken to the nearest health facility
immediately.
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