The best way to stop infective conjunctivitis spreading is to make sure that you thoroughly wash your hands after touching or treating your infected eyes. If you do not have the infection, but someone close to you does, you should make sure that you wash your hands every time you come into contact with them. You should also avoid sharing towels, pillows and flannels to prevent the infection from spreading.
Should I keep my child home from school?
Unless there is an outbreak of infective conjunctivitis at your child's school, you will not have to keep your child at home. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) states that it is not advisable to exclude children from schools, or playgroups, if they have a mild, infectious illness, such as a cold or infective conjunctivitis.
