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How Far Should One Stay Away From Someone With Shingles While Pregnant?
hello my name is jaders grandad has just been diagnosed with shingles. we are due to attend a wedding together on saturday however i am currently 9 weeks pregnant. how far away would i haveto stay from him and would i have to avoid contact with any person who has had contact with him over the last few days?
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Shingles can result in the transmission of the chicken pox virus. If you are immunized against chicken pox or you had a previous history of chicken pox, then you are not at risk.
It is transmitted by contact with the open blisters so once you are not in contact with these lesions , you should be ok.
I hope this helps
Shingles can result in the transmission of the chicken pox virus. If you are immunized against chicken pox or you had a previous history of chicken pox, then you are not at risk.
It is transmitted by contact with the open blisters so once you are not in contact with these lesions , you should be ok.
I hope this helps
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