Are you ready for Threadworm Action Week ?
Threadworm Action Week begins on Monday 5th November with the focus on hand hygiene, supported by a range of educational resources available free of charge to healthcare professionals.
With an estimated 40% of children under ten getting threadworm at some stage [1] and 50% of those infected becoming re-infected within 12 months [2], there is a significant need to extend awareness of threadworm and the vital role of Handwashing in helping to prevent infection and re-infection.
A Threadworm Action Pack
is available free of charge, materials include:
- An A3 handwashing poster
- A classroom activity booklet
- A handwashing star chart
- Stickers for the children
- A handy gift for you
Other resources also available free of charge include:
- Factpack Folders
- Leaflets
- Bookmarks
- Pens
- Factsheets
- DVD 'Dealing with Threadworms'
Available by emailing: fred@fredworm.co.uk
Or Telephoning: 01484 842217
Or online ordering at: www.thorntonross.com/fredworm/taw/index.html
The campaign is supported by Thornton & Ross, the license holders for Pripsen – an effective threadworm treatment.
www.fredworm.co.uk
References
1. Royal College of General Practitioners, fact sheet 32, 1996
2. Ibarra J Towards a viable approach to the thread-worm problem Health at School 1989;5:54-7