{"id":1961,"date":"2026-03-08T19:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T18:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/?p=1961"},"modified":"2026-03-08T19:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T18:03:30","slug":"how-to-prevent-catching-apollo-conjunctivitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-catching-apollo-conjunctivitis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Catching \u201cApollo\u201d (Conjunctivitis)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Catching \u201cApollo\u201d (Conjunctivitis)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Apollo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cApollo\u201d is the local name for conjunctivitis, an infection or inflammation of the eye that causes redness, itching, tearing, discharge, and discomfort. It spreads very easily, especially in schools, offices, homes, and crowded environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conjunctivitis may be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies, or irritants, but the infectious type spreads quickly from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Apollo Spreads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can catch conjunctivitis through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Touching infected eye discharge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing towels, pillows, or handkerchiefs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using contaminated cosmetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touching surfaces touched by an infected person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor hand hygiene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swimming in contaminated water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Catching Apollo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Wash your hands frequently<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use soap and water regularly, especially after touching your face or being in public places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Avoid touching your eyes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The virus or bacteria enters easily through the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Do not share personal items<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid sharing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Face cloths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pillowcases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eye makeup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Keep your environment clean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean frequently touched surfaces such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Door handles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyboards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Stay away from infected persons when possible<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Conjunctivitis spreads fast in close contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Do not self-medicate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Using wrong eye drops can worsen the infection. Always seek medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Visit a clinic if symptoms start<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Early treatment reduces spread and complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to see a doctor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the clinic if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red painful eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellow or green discharge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swollen eyelids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitivity to light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms lasting more than 2 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Early care protects your eyes and prevents spreading the infection to others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Prevent Catching \u201cApollo\u201d (Conjunctivitis) What is Apollo? \u201cApollo\u201d is the local name for conjunctivitis, an infection or inflammation of the eye that causes redness, itching, tearing, discharge, and discomfort. It spreads very easily, especially in schools, offices, homes, and crowded environments. Conjunctivitis may be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies, or irritants, but the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1963,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,24],"tags":[811,245,812],"class_list":["post-1961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-medical-conditions","category-wellness-and-health","tag-apollo","tag-conjuctivitis","tag-red-eye"],"magazineBlocksPostFeaturedMedia":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-150x150.png","medium":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-300x300.png","medium_large":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-768x768.png","large":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-1024x1024.png","1536x1536":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.png","2048x2048":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.png"},"magazineBlocksPostAuthor":{"name":"mascothealthcare","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e6245491479ada5c011d746103e188e52935679f353558c771f24bdf2eb1c016?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"magazineBlocksPostCommentsNumber":false,"magazineBlocksPostExcerpt":"How to Prevent Catching \u201cApollo\u201d (Conjunctivitis) What is Apollo? \u201cApollo\u201d is the local name for conjunctivitis, an infection or inflammation of the eye that causes redness, itching, tearing, discharge, and discomfort. It spreads very easily, especially in schools, offices, homes, and crowded environments. 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