Not for emergencies. Call 911 for medical emergencies or 811 for non-urgent health advice.

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Threadworms (pinworms)

Intense nighttime bottom itching in kids? A one-dose treatment for the whole household clears it.

  • Seen within 1 hour
  • Free delivery
  • Free with OHIP

Common symptoms

  • Intense itching around the anus at night
  • Restless sleep
  • Visible tiny white worms

When we'll refer you instead

If any of these apply, we send you to the right care instead — no charge, no wait.

  • Infant under 2
  • Pregnant (alternate regimen)
  • Severe symptoms suggesting other infection

Other conditions we treat