Is Conjunctivitis Contagious
Is conjunctivitis contagious?
Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are extremely contagious unless you take some preventive measures. The condition is contagious subsequently after the appearance of the symptoms and stays contagious until such time that there is an eye discharge. Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious prior of the symptoms appearance and can still be contagious after the symptoms are clear.
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Is Conjunctivitis preventable?
A regular shot of Hemophilis B vaccine to infants can prevent few bacterial conjunctivitis cases. The condition can also be prevented by:
- Washing your hands regularly with water and soap
- Using sanitary paper towels in drying the hands
- Avoiding frequent rubbing of eyes
- Keeping away from eye irritants like smoke and perfumes.
- Trash used tissues, wash machine towels and other stuff that have been in contact with your eyes after usage.
- Keep your contact lenses clean at all times.
- Not sharing your make up as well as eye drops
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