Yes, adults need deworming too. While there are several programmes in place to promote deworming in children, not enough awareness has been created for deworming in adults.

Are you supposed to deworm yourself?

Yes, adults need deworming too. ... The most common types of worms that infect both adults and children are threadworm, roundworm, whipworm, tapeworm and hookworm. Eggs of some worms like pinworm and threadworm are so small that they cannot be seen with naked eyes and can transmit through air.

Why is deworming important in adults?

Though deworming was earlier recommended to treat infections due to ringworms, hookworms and whipworms, medicos say that deworming also helps in preventing diarrhoea, anaemia, coughing, fatigue and lethargy.