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My 2.5 year old has pink eye and was prescribed antibiotic drops. when can she return to daycare?
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General rule: The general rule is 24 hours on meds is enough to decrease the risk of spread in the daycare setting.
Answered 4/18/2016
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Please see below.: Usually, she would be able to return to day care 24 hours after starting the antibiotic drops. Please be sure to use them the way the Dr. prescribed, including the full number of days, to ensure that the infection will be cleared completely.
Answered 4/18/2016
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