Win a copy of “The Story of the Little Mole who knew it was None of his Business” with Pripsen
Threadworms affect around 50 per cent of children [1] and there is a 75% likelihood of other family members becoming infected [2].
Although threadworms may cause itchy symptoms, they are not always easy to diagnose and the subject can be a difficult one to discuss. A simple way to bring this itchy topic out into the open is through reading books like “The little mole who knew it was none of his business”, which uses humour to make “unmentionable” subjects easy to discuss. This picture book tells the tale of a little mole who wakes up one morning to find one of the other animals has "done its business" on his head. The mole then sets out to track down the culprit to exact his revenge in his own little way.
Pripsen are giving away a copy of “The Little Mole” book to the first 10 readers who correctly answer the simple question below. Pripsen, available from the pharmacy, is the only double dose treatment which can be taken by children as young as three months and is an effective way to treat threadworm for all the family. Always read the label.
This year’s threadworm Action Week begins on 9th November and the theme is “Threadworm – let’s get to the bottom of it”. The week will focus on diagnosing and effectively treating threadworm.
1. Abbas A and Newsholme W, Diagnosis and management of helminth infections, Prescriber, March 2009
2. Richardson et al, Evidence base of incubation periods of infectiousness and exclusion policies for the control of communicable diseases in schools and preschools, Paediatr Infect Dis J. 2001 Apr ;20(4) 380-91
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Terms & Conditions
- Open to all UK residents aged 16 or over, excluding employees or anyone else connected with Thornton & Ross
- Winners will receive a copy of the book “The Story of the Little Mole who knew it was None of his Business”
- The promoters decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into
- All entry instructions form part of the terms and conditions
- The promoters are: Thornton & Ross, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5QH
- The closing date for entries is Friday 18th December 2009
- Winners details can be obtained after the closing date by sending an SAE to Thornton & Ross, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5QH
- The promoters reserve the right to verify entries and to refuse to award prizes if not satisfied with the entry
- The prize is as stated. However, the promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize if applicable
