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What Are The Health Risks For A Pregnant Lady Contacting Chickenpox Patient?
I am a R.N. I have a patient in a LTC facility who may have shingles, two of the cna s that do her care are pregnant? What are the health risks to CNA or baby if pt does have shingles? As far as I can see, only major concern is if the mother has had chickenpox or vaccine. Is there a health risk to the baby (second trimester)? I want to be able to reassure her tomorrow, if pt does infact have shingles. We also have a 11 wk pregnant CNA that cares for this pt. Same questions. Do you think LTC facilities should start vaccinating pt s that qualify for the vaccine?I I don t have the money to pay for an answer at the moment, please help. I don t want the CNA s panicking tomorrow!! I am sorry I don t have the money to pay, feel free to email me if you can YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Health risks are high to babies if pregnant mother gets shingles . Baby can have deformities of ears and brain.
I will strictly advise you to stay away from shingles patient and anybody who is pregnant also should.
Regards,
Dr. Som MD
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Health risks are high to babies if pregnant mother gets shingles . Baby can have deformities of ears and brain.
I will strictly advise you to stay away from shingles patient and anybody who is pregnant also should.
Regards,
Dr. Som MD
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