1. Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
By: Jawan

2. General Information about Pink Eye
It can cause swelling, itching, burning, discharge, and redness, of the eye
It cause redness of the protective membrane that lines the eye lids
It covers the exposed areas of the white eye

3. Symptoms of Pink Eye Watery eyes
Eyelids could be stuck together when you wake up
Eyes that are itchy can be a sign of pink eye
Eyes that are painful and can be a sign of pink eye

4. How can Pink Eye Spread
Pink eye can spread easily from one person to another person
It can spread from if a person that is affected with pink eye touches someone and they rub there eye they can be affected

5. Who Can Get Pink Eye Any person is at risk to get pink eye
Younger children are more likely to get pink eye
People who are relatives and live in the same house as a person that has been affected by pink eye is very likely to get it

6. How can Pink Eye be Treated
You would need to see a doctor to get treatment for:
Allergic infection
Viral infection
Chemical Infection
Bacterial infection is the only infection that can be treated by antibiotics

7. How Long Does Pink Eye Last
Pink eye last for about 3 to 4 days
Allergic pink eye is not contagious
Bacterial pink eye is contagious until you are put on medication
Viral pink eye is contagious until the symptoms and the pink eye does not exist in the eye anymore

8. Is a Person Immune to Pink Eye
No a person is not immune to pink eye

9. When Affected Should A Person Go To School, Work, Day care?
No they should not go to school, work, or day care.
They should not go because it is contagious
It can possibly affect everyone in the office or school

10. What Can Be Done To Prevent Pink Eye
It can be done by preventing touching your eyes
It can also be prevented by washing your hands after touching things
Sanitize all objects that are regualry touched:
Door Knob
Phone
Toys
Tables

11. Bibliography http://www.in.gov/isdh/21205.htm