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Doesbacterial conjunctivitis spread in schools?
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It can: Bacterial conjunctivitis is more common among children than adults and is very contagious.
Answered 5/26/2012
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Pink eye in school.: School leaders don't like pink eye because it's spread through a school can be rampant. They'll usually mandate that a child with pink eye stay home until treatment has been initiated.
Answered 12/16/2015
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