journal # 10

 Health Alert for Tiny Tots Childcare

           It has been reported to the childcare that your child may have been exposed to pink eye.

What it is:

           Conjunctivitus (pink eye) is redness and inflammation of the membranes covering the whites of the eyes and the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids. These memebranes react to a wide range of bacteria, viruses,allergy-provoking agents,irritants, and toxic agents.

How is it spread:

           Pink eye is spread through both bacterial and viral types by direct contact with the infected eye ssecretions, or contact with objects,or surfaces that have been contaminated with these eye secretions.

What you should look for:

          -redness in the white of the eye
          -swelling of the eyelids
          -itching or burning feeling of the eyelids
          -swollen and tender areas in front of the ears
          -a lot of tearing
          -clear or slightly thick, whitish drainage

If you think your child is infected or there is a possibly been infected, please call us and let us know. Have your child be seen by a pediatrician or urgent care to receive treatment. Please don't bring the child to the childcare until they have been seen my a doctor.


Here are a few tips to prevent pink eye:

      -don't share anything
      -proper hand washing
      -use alcohol-based hand rubs
      -do laundry every couple of days
      -change bed linen often
      -don't touch the eye or eyes that are infected
      -limit contact with lots of people

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call at 405-951-8689 or you can always stop by my office for any questions or concerns.