my daughter is 6 months pregnant and we just found out her older brother who doesnt live with us has shingles,,,should he avoid contact with her?
2006-06-17 14:37:13 · 8 answers · asked by sweet_n_lady2006 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Shingles is a form of the herpes virus, so yes, it is contagious. However it is easy to take precautions. As long as she doesn't come in contact with his weeping wounds, she should be safe. That is, have her avoid doing his wash or his linens, and avoid physical contact unless she is wearing gloves. If she must handle him, have her wash her hands afterwards.
2006-06-17 14:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 03:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by Pedro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-02 20:20:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shingles is a latent infection of chicken pox, (all part of the herpesviruses family). You can catch chicken pox from shingles, although not likely if your daughter has had chicken pox or a vaccine. However, many vaccines that were thought to be good for longer periods of time are now found to be not so long-lasting. To be on the safe side, I would stear clear until the shingles has cleared up.
2006-06-17 16:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by ky_silverstar_79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Shingles" is a virus related to chicken pox. If your daughter has been immunized, she should be safe, but the best idea is for her not to have direct physical contact with her brother during any outbreak.
2006-06-17 14:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Der Lange 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should probably avoid contact w/her until all the sores are healed over just to be on the safe side.
2006-06-17 15:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by Taffy Saltwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best for her to stay away, just in case.
2006-06-17 16:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by AzzGoodAzzItGetz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely yes, it is viral
2006-06-17 14:40:20 · answer #8 · answered by marrying_buddha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋