How can I keep my baby of 5 months+ away from contracting Apollo because his daddy is having it and I know I am not safe as well? Any drug for prevent

5 months Apollo

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Cynthia Olueh

Take measures to avoid spread. Children affected should be kept out of school until fully resolved. Viral Conjunctivitis usually is self-limiting meaning it could resolve on its own in about 1 week for mild cases and up to 3 weeks in severe cases. Cold compress is also beneficial to soothe the eye. Apply hygiene well. Severe cases may require corticosteroids as treatment.

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Bacterial Conjunctivitis is highly contagious and is commonly caused by Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and other few species. This affects the eye(s) through contamination and spreads with contact with an infected person, contaminated surfaces such as door handles, hand rails, toys, tonometer heads, towels etc. Treatment/Care: Requires topical(eye drops and/or ointments) antibiotics therapy prescribed by a doctor. Systemic antibiotics could be administered in specific cases/rare cases. Treatment could take 5-14 days except in severe cases. Maintain strict hygiene to stop spread.

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Dr Aina Johnson

Paediatrician

The actual meaning or name for Apollo is Bacterial Conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is commonly referred to as red or pink eye. It is an inflammation of the transparent /mucous membrane (conjunctiva) covering the front surface of the eye down to the undersurface of the eyelids. There are different types of conjunctivitis example viral conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis but let's focus on Bacterial and Viral Conjunctivitis. All do affect both the young and

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