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Is Shingles Contagious To Infants?
Question: is shingles contagious to a newborn
Brief Answer:
shingles contagious to newborn
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.
You are concerned about transmitting shingles or chicken pox to your newborn. The answer is yes. A new born's immunity is derived from the mother and so the amount of antibodies to fight infection is not developed enough to stop chicken pox. I would recommend keeping your child away from anyone that has shingles.
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shingles contagious to newborn
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.
You are concerned about transmitting shingles or chicken pox to your newborn. The answer is yes. A new born's immunity is derived from the mother and so the amount of antibodies to fight infection is not developed enough to stop chicken pox. I would recommend keeping your child away from anyone that has shingles.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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