NHS CAS Threadworms
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    CAS Threadworms

    A private, practical chat to help you manage threadworms and reduce the chance of spreading them at home.

    • Clear next steps for treatment and hygiene
    • Advice that fits around family life and school routines
    • Reassurance about what to expect over the next few weeks
    • Guidance on when to seek further help
    30 minute appointmentNHS serviceNHS

    Straightforward plan for the whole household

    Get clear guidance on treatment choices and the key hygiene steps that help stop threadworms coming back.

    Family-friendly support

    Advice tailored for parents and carers, including practical tips for bedtime routines, laundry, and hand hygiene.

    Confidential and non-judgemental

    Discuss symptoms and concerns privately, with reassurance and practical answers to common questions.

    The Process

    What this service involves

    You will be asked a few simple questions about symptoms, who is affected, and any medicines or allergies. You will get guidance on suitable treatment options and the hygiene steps that help prevent spread and reinfection. You will leave knowing what to do now, what to do for the rest of the household, and when to seek further advice.

    Simple symptom check

    A brief discussion to understand what is happening and whether threadworms are the likely cause.

    Practical routine advice

    Clear tips you can use straight away, including how long to keep up hygiene measures at home.

    Included

    What we provide

    These are the key things you can expect from the discussion and the guidance you receive.

    Treatment guidance

    Advice on suitable options for adults and children, including how and when to take treatment if appropriate.

    Household prevention steps

    Practical advice on handwashing, nails, bedding, towels, and cleaning to help reduce spread at home.

    School and nursery considerations

    Guidance on managing day-to-day activities and reducing transmission in shared settings.

    Clear safety-net advice

    What changes to watch for and when further assessment may be needed.

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    Who it's for

    Who this service is for

    Suitable for adults, parents, and carers who want clear guidance on managing symptoms and reducing reinfection.

    Parents and carers

    If a child has itching, disturbed sleep, or you suspect threadworms in the household.

    Households with repeat infections

    If threadworms seem to keep returning and you want a clear prevention plan.

    Adults with symptoms

    If you have symptoms yourself and want advice on treatment choices and hygiene steps.

    FAQs

    Frequently asked questions

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