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Question #13765
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is eye flu is dangerous - #13765

Ayaan

I am really worried because my daughter just came down with what the doc says is eye flu. She started complaining about itchy eyes and a weird discharge, then it got red and swollen. Like, one day she was just fine and the next, bam, her eyes are watering non-stop! We took her to the pediatrician who said it’s definitely viral conjunctivitis, which they referred to as eye flu, but I can’t help but freak out a bit. I mean, is eye flu is dangerous? She’s only six and I read some stuff online about complications. What if it spreads? My younger son is only three! Should I keep them away from each other until we know more? Also, I’ve seen some weird home remedies suggested, but what if they make it worse? I’m just trying to understand, is eye flu is dangerous for kids? Are there signs of something more serious we should watch out for? I just wanna help her feel better and not have to go through anything worse. Any advice would be great! Thanks!

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