I have caught pink eye from one of my daycare babies?!


Question: I have caught pink eye from one of my daycare babies.?
This being the day after Thanksgiving doctor will be hard to find....Do I NEED to go to the doc or will my body fight off the infection...How long will I be contageous....?
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You will be contagious for about three days to a week. You do need to see a doctor! AND do not share any wash clothes or towels with anyone in your family. Kids are horrible with pink eye and you do not want to deal with that ! ;)
Put cold compress on your eye(S) try not to rub. It is more a nuisance really most times but still go see a doctor asap.Health Question & Answer

yes you have to let your eyes checked by the doctor to treat your pink eye,there are 5 types of pink eye and i have noted here the possible causes and treatment:

Viral pink eye
(leading cause of a red, inflamed eye is virus infection.This infection must be correctly detected and treated. Viral pink eye is highly contagious. Viral pink eye usually resolves in seven to 10 days after symptoms appear.)

Bacterial pink eye
(The bacteria that most commonly cause infectious pink eye are staphylococci, pneumococci, and streptococci. Bacterial pink eye is treated by repeated warm washcloths applied to the eyes (try applying these to your child's eye one eye at a time during a favorite video) and requires antibiotic eyedrops or ointment prescribed by the doctor.)

Chlamydia pink eye
(Pink eye due to infection with chlamydia is an uncommon form of bacterial pink eye in the U.S., but it is very common in Africa and Middle Eastern countries.Chlamydia pink eye is typically treated with tetracycline (except in children less than 8 years old, because of possible discoloration of the teeth) or erythromycin.)


Allergic pink eye
(Allergic pink eye symptoms and signs are usually accompanied by intense itching, tearing, and swelling of the eye membranes. Frequent causes include seasonal pollens, animal dander, and dust. It is frequently seasonal and accompanied by other typical "allergy" symptoms such as sneezing, itchy nose, or scratchy throat. Cold, moist washcloths applied to the eyes and over-the-counter decongestant eyedrops can provide relief. Your doctor can prescribe stronger medications if these remedies are not adequate.)

Chemical pink eye
(Chemical pink eye can result when any irritating substance enters the eyes. Common offending irritants are household cleaners,sprays of any kind,smoke,smog, and industrial pollutants.)

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Yes you need to see a doctor for this. You will be contagious as long as you are not treated for it. It can be very miserable if not treated. You could go to your local emergency room if you cannot find a doctor`s office open. I do wish you luck!Health Question & Answer

Oh no.......Sorry to hear you caught the pink eye. I've never had it myself so not sure how to deal with it. I heard CVS has doctors on duty at the pharmacy...You might check there.
Besides the pink eye, I hope you had a good Thanksgiving...:)Health Question & Answer

You need prescription eye drops to clear up Pink Eye. If your doctor is not in, and he might be, go to an Urgent Care facility or one of those after hours clinics. Good Luck.Health Question & Answer



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