Pink Eye
Page last updated on 10/08/24.
What is it?
Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye", is a condition that causes pain, redness and swelling in the eye. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens, or irritants, such as particulate matter. In the United States, children miss 3 million days of school every year because of pink eye. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pink Eye webpage.
Wash your hands, do not touch your eyes, help stop the spread of Pink Eye: English | Spanish
- Suggested Message: Did you know you can prevent pink eye by washing your hands and not touching your eyes? To learn more, visit the pink eye webpage at www.cdc.gov.
How to prevent Pink Eye: English | Spanish
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Suggested Message: Follow these 3 steps to prevent pink
eye:
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
- Do not touch your eyes.
- Do not share things that touch your eyes.
To learn how to protect your eyes, visit the pink eye webpage at www.cdc.gov.
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