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Complete the article in original language, verify every medical claim against the listed sources, and obtain a real clinician review before changing its status.
Primary keyword
can i go to office with conjunctivitis
Audience
Working adults and parents of school children in Delhi NCR with active conjunctivitis
Editorial angle
Answers the practical return-to-school and return-to-work question with a contagious-days table and workplace hygiene steps, which symptom articles skip.
Facts to source and verify
Viral conjunctivitis can spread while the eye is red and watering, often for 1 to 2 weeks; bacterial conjunctivitis is usually less contagious about 24 to 48 hours after starting prescribed antibiotic drops; allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious; hand washing and not sharing towels or pillows are the main protections; school return policies vary, so follow the doctor's note
Article outline
H2: Quick answer: when it is reasonable to go back | H2: How long conjunctivitis stays contagious | H3: Viral vs bacterial vs allergic | H2: Rules many Delhi schools follow | H2: Going back to office: what to do differently | H2: Hygiene steps that protect classmates and colleagues | H2: Contact lenses, make-up and shared devices | H2: When to stay home longer | H2: Medical certificates and fitness notes | H2: FAQs
Planned table
Return guide table: Type | Usually contagious for | Return to school or office when | Extra precautions
Questions to answer
Is conjunctivitis contagious after 3 days? | Can I work from office if only one eye is red? | Does my child need a fitness certificate? | Can I use a shared keyboard or phone? | Do dark glasses stop the spread? | Can teachers send a child home for red eyes?
Sources to verify and cite
AAO EyeSmart (link the topic page): https://www.aao.org/eye-health | National Eye Institute (link the topic page): https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health
Internal link plan
/eye-conditions/conjunctivitis-eye-flu | conjunctivitis and eye flu treatment
Support links
/blog/how-long-does-eye-flu-last | how long eye flu lasts | /blog/eye-flu-in-babies-toddlers | eye flu in babies and toddlers | /book-appointment | book a visit
Image brief
Parent applying a cold compress to a child's eye at home. Alt: Child resting at home with conjunctivitis before returning to school
Planned call to action
Book a visit for a fitness note: after the return guide table
AI drafting prompt from workbook
You are writing a patient-education article for jaineye.com (Jain Eye Hospital & Laser Centre, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi). Write in UK/Indian English at an 8th-grade reading level, paragraphs of 3 sentences or fewer. Never use em dashes. TITLE (H1): Can You Go to School or Office With Conjunctivitis?. URL slug: /blog/school-office-with-conjunctivitis. Meta title: Going to School or Office With Conjunctivitis | Jain Eye. Meta description: When a child can return to school and an adult to office after conjunctivitis, how long it stays contagious and the hygiene steps that protect others. Primary keyword: 'can i go to office with conjunctivitis' (use it or its closest natural variant in the H1, and exactly in the first 100 words, one H2 and the meta description; never stuff). Secondary keywords: conjunctivitis contagious period; eye flu school leave; when to return to school after pink eye; conjunctivitis at work; eye flu medical certificate. Audience: Working adults and parents of school children in Delhi NCR with active conjunctivitis. Search intent: Informational, practical decision. Angle that must make this more useful than current top results: Answers the practical return-to-school and return-to-work question with a contagious-days table and workplace hygiene steps, which symptom articles skip. Length: 1,800 to 2,200 words. Start with a 50 to 60 word direct answer, then a 'Key facts' box with these facts: Viral conjunctivitis can spread while the eye is red and watering, often for 1 to 2 weeks; bacterial conjunctivitis is usually less contagious about 24 to 48 hours after starting prescribed antibiotic drops; allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious; hand washing and not sharing towels or pillows are the main protections; school return policies vary, so follow the doctor's note. Use exactly this outline: H2: Quick answer: when it is reasonable to go back | H2: How long conjunctivitis stays contagious | H3: Viral vs bacterial vs allergic | H2: Rules many Delhi schools follow | H2: Going back to office: what to do differently | H2: Hygiene steps that protect classmates and colleagues | H2: Contact lenses, make-up and shared devices | H2: When to stay home longer | H2: Medical certificates and fitness notes | H2: FAQs. Include this table as an HTML table: Return guide table: Type | Usually contagious for | Return to school or office when | Extra precautions. End with an FAQ section answering these questions in 40 to 80 words each: Is conjunctivitis contagious after 3 days? | Can I work from office if only one eye is red? | Does my child need a fitness certificate? | Can I use a shared keyboard or phone? | Do dark glasses stop the spread? | Can teachers send a child home for red eyes?. Internal links: add the main money-page link (/eye-conditions/conjunctivitis-eye-flu | conjunctivitis and eye flu treatment) once in the first third and once in the conclusion; also add: /blog/how-long-does-eye-flu-last | how long eye flu lasts | /blog/eye-flu-in-babies-toddlers | eye flu in babies and toddlers | /book-appointment | book a visit. Cite these sources with links: AAO EyeSmart (link the topic page): https://www.aao.org/eye-health | National Eye Institute (link the topic page): https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health. Add byline 'Jain Eye Hospital editorial team', the line 'Medically reviewed by Dr Rajat Jain (cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon), [qualifications], DMC Reg. [number], on [date]' and a 'Last updated [date]' line. Add the AI-assistance disclosure line from the jaineye.com editorial policy (NMC 2026 requires AI-generated content to be labelled). CTA: Book a visit for a fitness note: after the return guide table. Hindi terms to mention naturally: aankh aana; eye flu mein school. Hero image brief: Parent applying a cold compress to a child's eye at home. Alt: Child resting at home with conjunctivitis before returning to school. Output also the JSON-LD for Article + MedicalWebPage + FAQPage + BreadcrumbList. Compliance (India NMC, 6 Oct 2026): no 'best', 'No.1', 'top', 'guaranteed', '100%', 'painless' as a promise, 'permanent cure', success rates, patient numbers, testimonials, before/after images, discounts or free offers; fees only as factual indicative ranges; no other hospital names; no lists of localities. Do not copy text from any website. Mark any fact you are unsure of as [VERIFY] for the doctor reviewer.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general education only and does not replace a personal consultation with an eye specialist.