Jack has pink eye. What is pink eye? Well, according to St. Luke Eyes.com, it is:
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an infection of the conjunctiva (the outer-most layer of the eye that covers the sclera). The three most common types of conjunctivitis are: viral, allergic, and bacterial. Each requires different treatments. With the exception of the allergic type, conjunctivitis is typically contagious.
The viral type is often associated with an upper respiratory tract infection, cold, or sore throat. The allergic type occurs more frequently among those with allergic conditions. When related to allergies, the symptoms are often seasonal. Allergic conjunctivitis may also be caused by intolerance to substances such as cosmetics, perfume, or drugs. Bacterial conjunctivitis is often caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus and streptococcus. The severity of the infection depends on the type of bacteria involved.
Here’s what it looks like:
Poor Jack, he’s pretty miserable with eye goop and nose goop flooding out of him. And now Elisabeth has a fever as well. I have been washing my hands non-stop. Hopefully, it won’t spread too much. Stay tuned.
Hey, Sam, with 4 kids you probably already know this but according to the St Luke’s site here is a key instruction:
Don’t share towels or washcloths
Probably the docs and RNs at Wellspring would heartily amen this, so it is worth repeating. Odd,too: some of the treatment and precaution principles for conjunctivitis echo Leviticus (around ch 14?).
Posted by TimK | April 20, 2006, 3:01 pmHaha, the wisdom of Scipture!
Posted by admin | April 20, 2006, 3:10 pmHi Sam, nice blog! I’m a friend of Henry Lee’s and also a minister. I think he told me you went to TEDS? I went to TEDS as well (M.Div ’97). Anyways, just wanted to say that you have a cool blog. It’s always insightful to read the blogs of other ministers. Many blessings to you and your family. Joe Kim
Posted by Jumbobody | April 20, 2006, 4:37 pmHi Joe, I think I might remember you from TEDS. I think you play the e. guitar really well. Any way, thanks for commenting and for looking. I am agreement with you, it is always interesting finding those in ministry that you have some connection with blogging. I hope that ministry is well and that the Lord is blessing you. I believe you’re in Southern California, no?
Posted by admin | April 20, 2006, 8:55 pm