Cold and Flu
Date:
Dear (Parent/Guardian),
I saw (_____) today in the office because he/she had complained of his/her eyes bothering him/her.
(_____) has
Red eyes
Yellow or green drainage
Pain and swelling.
Due to these symptoms (_____) could have Pink Eye. I recommend that you contact your clinic or health care provider for treatment. The pus from the eye can cause eye infections in others. Careful hand washing and a separate wash cloths are advised. It is also important to remind (_____) to keep his/her hands off his/her face.
Thank you,
School Nurse (Phone Number)
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Nurses Quick Reference
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Usually starts in one eye
The eye is red.
The drainage is yellow or green.
Swollen and painful
Treated with antibiotics
Wash drainage from eyes before eye drops are given.
Exclude from school until treated for 24 hours and symptoms have improved.
Viral Conjunctivitis
Usually associated with a cold
The eye or eyes are red.
There may be a small amount of light cream colored discharge.
May be slightly swollen
No exclusion necessary.
Allergy or Irritated
This does not include a chemical splash or injury but is often the result of smog or dirt.
There may be a small amount of light cream colored discharge.
Itchy and scratchy
Allergy medication may improve symptoms.
Wash the pollen or irritant out of the eyes.
No exclusion from school is necessary.
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