how long is pink eye infectious?

[mtemm]

I woke up this morning and looks like my dd's bout with pink eye has finally got me. I started the meds this morning, and we have a party to go to tomorrow night (I'll get 6 doses of the meds by the time of the party). do we have to skip the party?

I'm assuming I do have to skip the gym tonight, right?

 

[minnieandme]

If I remember correctly, when DS8 had it a few years ago, I think I had to keep him home for 48 hours. Long enough for his eye drops to kick in.

 

[crazyme5kids]

Children can go back to childcare after 24 hours from receiving the first dose of drops. I would think it will be ok for you to attend.

 

[mrsv98]

Man, is it pink eye season or something??? I had to go get DD from school at lunch yesterday because she got it. When I sent her to school, she was fine and by lunch her eyes were red and goopy.

She has had 24 hours of drops and I am washing all the linens and towels, hopefully that will stem the tide.

 

[mtemm]

thanks all. I guess it will come down to how scary I look then. lol. I was planning on wearing a red top...hmmm, between that and the scary pink eyes, my baby blues will sure stand out, won't they?