Davao Medical School Foundation
Hospital
What is National School Deworming
Month?
a massive, one month,
simultaneous school-based
deworming effort to approximately
16 million school-aged children
enrolled in public schools this
coming July 1 -29, 2016.
What are intestinal worm infections?
Intestinal worms are parasites that
live in the human intestines or in the
veins around the bladder.
These worms are transmitted by
eggs excreted in human feces or
urine, which contaminate the soil or
water sources in areas that lack
adequate sanitation.
The worms consume part of the
nutrients and vitamins that children
ingest.
leads to increased enrolment and
Symptoms include the following:
Abdominal pain.
Diarrhea.
Nausea or vomiting.
National School Deworming
Gas or bloating.
Dysentery (loose stools containing blood and
mucus)
Month
Rash or itching around the rectum or vulva.
Stomach pain or tenderness.
Feeling tired.
Why do children need deworming?
Children are most vulnerable to
worm infections, as their immune
system is not yet fully developed.
Untreated worm infections prevent
childrens healthy growth, cause
poor nutrition and reduce their
capacity to concentrate and learn.
The treatment is simple, safe,
effective and free of charge. A single
dose of deworming treatment
drastically reduces the number of
worms in each child.
Regular treatment contributes to
good health and nutrition for
children of school age, which in turn
attendance, reduced class repetition
and better educational attainment.
Children need these deworming
medicines to grow healthier and
learn better in school.
How to prevent these infections?
Always use a toilet or latrine. This
will prevent feces from
contaminating the soil.
Always wash hands with soap after
using the latrine, and keep hands
clean.
Wash fruits and vegetables with
clean water.
Always wear shoes and slippers and
avoid walking barefoot.
Take deworming tablets at least
once a year.
The Department of Health (DOH), in
partnership with the Department of
Education (DepEd) through the Health
and Nutrition Center (HNC), will
conduct the National School
Deworming Month (NSDM) starting on
July 1 -29, 2016.
 The NSDM is a nationwide effort
targeting all 5 to 18 years old
(Kindergarten to Grade 12) 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
Before deworming day
All children without other illness
should be treated during a school
deworming day.
Teachers must inform parents of the
importance of deworming so that
parental consent to treat their
children is obtained before the
deworming day.
Inform parents by means of group
meeting. When this is not possible,
students are asked to hand a It should not be taken on an empty
notification letter to their parents. stomach
1. Pre-deworming 2. Deworming
Prepare enrollment list Clean drinking-water should be
Ensure availability of deworming & available at the school on the
supportive drugs treatment day
The Mass Drug Administration
Each learner shall receive one tablet
Provider must be familiar with the
of deworming drug.
following information:
The MDA providers should ensure
that each child swallows/chew the
Recommended drug for Mass Drug
tablet.
Administration
3. Post Deworming
The DOH recommends the following
drugs for mass treatment: The class teachers shall make sure
Albendazole 400mg that all children listed in the
chewable,flavoured tablet masterlist were given deworming
Mebendazole 500mg drugs.
chewable,flavoured tablet
All individual ages 1yo and above can
take the deworming tablet regardless
of the schedule of their last
deworming.