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A member asked:
I have pinworms at 20 weeks pregnant is this harmful to my baby? and how do i get rid of them?
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Likely not harmful: Unless you are really ill from an intestinal infestation, pinworms should not harm your baby. Pyrantel pamoate (aka pin-x) is over-the-counter and worth a try. The two common prescription medications (vermox and albenza) are not recommended during pregnancy.
Answered 9/9/2019
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