Can I go to kindergarten with conjunctivitis?

  Whether or not conjunctivitis is allowed in kindergarten depends on the type of conjunctivitis. Infectious conjunctivitis is generally not allowed or recommended for kindergarten because it is usually caused by bacterial or viral infections and is usually contagious. Therefore, this infectious conjunctivitis can often be transmitted to other children’s eyes due to lack of hygiene or direct physical contact, causing a widespread case of conjunctivitis. If non-contagious conjunctivitis, such as allergic conjunctivitis, is usually a symptom of the child’s own condition and is not contagious, he or she can go to kindergarten. Therefore, if conjunctivitis occurs, it is important to distinguish whether the type of conjunctivitis is caused by an infection. If it is caused by a bacterial or viral infection, then kindergarten is not recommended.