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My daughter has pink eye how contagious is it?

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Very Contagious: Usually sharing is a good thing. Sharing germs -- not so much. Pink eye is very contagious. Ways to avoid sharing pink eye germs: [try to avoid] touching your eye. Wash hands frequently. Don't share towels. Throw away facial tissues after you're done. Cover your mouth and nose when you're coughing/sneezing. Discard your antibiotic drops bottle when you're done. Good luck!

Answered 10/22/2017

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Very: Contagious from eye to eye and person to person. Wash sheet, pillowcases, towels and don't share these.

Answered 10/22/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Viral or bacterial: pink eye (conjunctivitis) is very contagious.

Answered 11/27/2017

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