Abstract: . . .  for. • Do not share towels or flannels etc. • Try not to touch or scratch the infected eye/eyes and wash hands thoroughly if you do. • Some viral Conjunctivitis is spread by the air-borne route and is more difficult to control. Do you need to stay off work/school? NOT USUALLY - if the person is feeling well, but, sometimes the discomfort of Conjunctivitis can make the affected person feel generally unwell and “miserable”. Young children especially may suffer more than adults, so should be kept off school until they feel better. Occasionally there may be a number of cases in one nursery or school. In these circumstances, parents may be requested to keep their children away from school until the infection . . .
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