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Preventing pink eye

Do not share prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses.  (David Klobucar/Chicago Tribune)

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Your children may have been healthy all summer, running around, wanting to play and travel, going to slumber parties with friends or playing video games. Then, here comes back-to-school time and your child has pink eye. How’d it happen? How do you prevent it from happening again? Find out steps for children (and adults) to avoid getting pink eye. (Source: CDC)

CDC recommends avoiding swimming pools, but this may prove difficult if swimming is a required physical education course. Whether you are a parent or a student, consult with a medical professional and an instructor to discuss alternatives if you feel swimming should be avoided.

CDC recommends avoiding swimming pools, but this may prove difficult if swimming is a required physical education course. Whether you are a parent or a student, consult with a medical professional and an instructor to discuss alternatives if you feel swimming should be avoided.  (Terry Harris/Chicago Tribune)

Do not share pillowcases, towels and blankets, especially when they're not fresh.

Do not share pillowcases, towels and blankets, especially when they’re not fresh.  (G.P. Kidd/Photographer’s Choice/Getty Images)

Wash your hands with soap and water before applying contact lenses, before using a towel to wipe away discharge from eyes, and before and after applying eye drops.

Wash your hands with soap and water before applying contact lenses, before using a towel to wipe away discharge from eyes, and before and after applying eye drops.   (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune)

Only use your own eye makeup, face makeup and makeup brushes.

Only use your own eye makeup, face makeup and makeup brushes.  (Stuart Ramson/AP File Photo)

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