“How do you stop the spread of conjunctivitis?”
I am a 27 year old male and I have conjunctivitis. I want to know how do you stop the spread of conjunctivitis?
8 Answers
If you have viral conjunctivitis, the recommendations are for diligent hand hygiene. The viral particles from one eye can spread to the other eye if you are not careful.
Wash your hands often, wash sheets, towels and pillowcases often as well. Conjunctivitis is spread by people touching something you’ve touched and then touching their own eyes.
Wash your hands!
Good hand washing! Avoid touching your eyes, use your own towel and pillow cover. Do not leave tissues around for others to touch.
Don’t touch your eyes and door knobs, etc., don’t share towels pillows, etc., wash hands regularly. Wash surfaces that you touch.
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
Practice good hand washing. Don’t use the same towel or pillowcase as someone else. Avoid spreading tears. No handshakes or physical contact. SO
Make sure you and all those around you in your household/workplace practice proper hand hygiene. If you are in the food industry, work in schools or other similar job categories consider taking time off from work as viral conjunctivitis is very contagious. Refrain from touching your face/rubbing your eyes as you can transmit it not only to others but back and forth between your eyes. Make sure to wipe down surfaces and in your household and workplace, as the virus causing conjunctivitis can live on various surfaces for a significant amount of time. Do not share linens or towels with anyone else. The virus typically takes 1-2 weeks to run its course.
Proper hygiene is important in prevention of eye infection
