Parents of children with pinkeye should thoroughly wash hands after applying drops or compresses to infected children
. Antibacterial soap is not necessary. Keep a pump bottle of alcohol-based hand cleanser handy in family rooms and kitchen. Contaminated family members should cleanse hands after touching eyes, sneezing, or coughing. Do not share bedding, towels/washcloths, tissues, eye drops (get a separate bottle for each infected family member).