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How Long Should A Shingles Infected Person Be Away From Children?
I have just been diagnosed with early shingles. My doctor prescribed an antiviral medication. I have a 9 year old granddaughter with a low immune system. I am also an elementary teacher. How long should I advoid contact with my granddaughter and students? Pregnant women?
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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You can avoid touch to any body in active phase. Wash your clothes, bed sheet in different place. Your utensil also keep separately. You should avoid contact for 1 month.
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You can avoid touch to any body in active phase. Wash your clothes, bed sheet in different place. Your utensil also keep separately. You should avoid contact for 1 month.
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