What is pink eye and why are children so susceptible to this virus?
Red eyes can be due to many things: allergies, viruses, bacteria. Pink eye in childhood is almost always due to a virus. It is usually just one eye. It is highly contagious from person-to-person and from one eye to the other. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic drops or saline drops. Graphic Element 4 Pink Eye Pink Eye One eye usually due to a virus Very contagious Mild pain and difficult to look at light Contact wearers need prompt attention One thing to remember is that if your child has any type of rash or infection that looks suspicious, take them to see their doctor. Infections can be treated and it’s better to be safe than sorry. SHARON MOORE/ CITY CREDIT UNION www.citycu.org City Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative, with branches in Dallas, Cooke and Ellis Counties, Texas. Owned by its Members and directed by a volunteer Board of Directors, City Credit Union operates on the principle of credit union philosophy, “People Helping People”. City Credit Union’s ful
