How to Teach Children About Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Understanding the Risk

When a child is suffering from conjunctivitis, it may be contagious. Children are not fully grown adults; they are still learning how to interact with others through their actions. They are social creatures who come into contact with other children at daycare, preschool, or in a classroom. In fact, they usually don’t know anything about conjunctivitis. It is the responsibility of parents to teach them what conjunctivitis is and how it spreads from one person to another.

Ways to Educate and Prevent

There are various ways to teach children about conjunctivitis and how to prevent it. Listed below are some ideas to help kids avoid contracting conjunctivitis and to prevent its spread to others.

• Teach “hands off” habits: Tell them not to rub their eyes without washing their hands thoroughly.

• Use personal items properly: Teach them how to use handkerchiefs and tissues, and not to share personal hygiene items like towels.

• Make handwashing fun: Encourage regular handwashing. You can sing a song with them to make the habit enjoyable. By doing this, they will start to wash their hands on their own. Make sure they also clean the areas between their fingers.

• Avoid sharing risky items: Teach them not to share contact lenses, eye drops, or cosmetics, as this can increase the risk of infection.

• Practice good respiratory hygiene: Teach them to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue or handkerchief when sneezing or coughing.

Encourage Good Hygiene Practices

Encourage them as much as possible. Advise them to use disposable tissues for wiping their eyes and to carry hand sanitizer wherever they go, since hand-to-eye contact is one of the main ways conjunctivitis spreads.

What to Do When a Child Has Pink Eye

When children have pink eye, make sure they wash their hands frequently. Inform your child’s teacher if they are diagnosed with pink eye. If possible, keep them home from school until the condition resolves. Toys and other items that children frequently use should be kept clean, especially during a pink eye outbreak.

Finally, stay in touch with your ophthalmologist and ensure that your child’s condition is properly treated and fully resolved.

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