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How long does the pink eye virus stay infectious on objects? i'm specifically thinking of my children's toys, especially their stuffed animals. my son has pink eye, and we're trying to avoid my daughter getting it, so i'm not allowing them to share toys r
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There : There are several different viruses that can cause pink eye. In general i would say a few days. Some viruses can likely live longer. The scientific studies on this subject seem to be all over the place. Regardless, this points out the hand washing.
Answered 2/19/2020
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Virus : Virus can stay viable for a very long time. I recommend washing or cleaning the toys that your son played with.
Answered 11/25/2016
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