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]How Long Should One Stay Away From Children After Getting Shingles?
Question: i have the shingles.....my grandchildren are 4 months old and 3. they have NOT been vaccinatedso for anything How long should i stay away from them.
Brief Answer:
Virulence period of shingles explained in details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Shingles is a highly contagious disease.
You are contagious from 2 days before the rash appears until all of the blisters have crusted over.
Shingles virus can be spread through direct contact with the blisters.
Other forms of spread are through the air by coughing and sneezing.
Hope this answers your question.
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Virulence period of shingles explained in details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Shingles is a highly contagious disease.
You are contagious from 2 days before the rash appears until all of the blisters have crusted over.
Shingles virus can be spread through direct contact with the blisters.
Other forms of spread are through the air by coughing and sneezing.
Hope this answers your question.
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
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