How to Effectively Prevent Ascariasis

To prevent ascariasis, a comprehensive approach is recommended, including:

1. Cutting off transmission routes. This involves maintaining personal hygiene, such as washing hands before meals and after using the toilet, avoiding drinking untreated water, and not consuming unwashed vegetables and fruits. Additionally, improving environmental hygiene, enhancing living conditions, and reducing the number of transmission vectors like flies are essential.
2. Health education. Raising awareness among individuals and families about ascariasis, including its transmission routes and preventive measures, to foster good personal hygiene habits.
3. Controlling the source of infection. Immediate deworming treatment should be provided upon detection of infected individuals to reduce the source of infection. Regular screening and treatment should be conducted for susceptible populations, such as children and rural residents.
4. Periodic deworming. For high-risk groups (e.g., children and farmers), regular deworming treatment under medical supervision may be considered to reduce the risk of infection.
5. Protecting susceptible populations. Strengthening public education and promoting hygiene knowledge to raise awareness of ascariasis and foster collective prevention and control efforts.

By implementing these measures appropriately, the incidence of ascariasis can be effectively reduced.