Pinworms in children involve infection with a small, white worm that lives in the intestines. The worms travel through the intestines and lay eggs outside the skin around the anus.

Children enjoying summertime activities might be playing with others, going to camp, eating with their hands, and putting themselves at risk of pinworms. Dr. Kailey Graybill with Kelsey-Seybold ...

Do you usually check out the places your children play from? Do you monitor the hygiene of their nails, hair, other parts of the body, clothing and beddings? If not, you should start doing so because ...

As many as 50% of children pick up pinworms, the most common worm infection in the United States. Getty 2019-11-04T19:06:00Z Share ... is another way concerned parents can check.

If your child gets pinworms: Don't fret. Any serious health consequences are very rare. Ten percent to 50 percent of children become infected between the ages of 5-12, so it is certainly not unusual.

Pinworms, also known as threadworms, are a common type of worm in the U.S. and around the world. They usually aren't longer than 1/2 an inch -- you get them when you swallow their eggs.