Tapeworm Infections - Prevention

Tapeworm Infections - Prevention

• Thorough cooking of all meat products so that they reach temperatures of more than 135 degree Fahrenheit.
• Cysts can be killed by freezing the meat products for long periods (minimum of 12 hours).

• Drinking boiled water and avoid eating undercooked meat.
• Good hygiene and cultivating the practice of washing the hands with soap after using the toilet will prevent tapeworm infections in man.
• Proper disposal of human feces is necessary.
• Animals should be checked and dewormed regularly