Contagious Illness Information

Pink Eye

The symptoms of pink eye are tearing, itching, irritation, and reness of the lining of the eyelids of one or both eyes. Incubation period is usually 24-72 hours. If the child shows any of these symptoms, please keep him/her at home and consult your doctor. Children are excluded from school during the acute stage or 24 hours after initiation of antibiotics.

Please report this illness to your school nurse at 480-982-1110 ext 2707.

Pink Eye Fact Sheet

For more information online:

http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/conjunctivitis.htm