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NO. Shingles and herpes are slightly different viruses.
Shingles comes from chicken pox which is caused by herpes zooster.
The common types of herpes simplex are causes by a slightly different virus.
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Can you get the chickenpox from someone who has shingles?
A child who never had chicken pox can be infected with chicken pox from an adult (usually over the age of 50 years) who develops shingles. Contact with the fluid from mucous membranes (coughing, sneezing) or from contact with the fluid that oozes out of the open sores carries the virus. A child who has had chicken pox before cannot get chicken pox from an adult with shingles, nor can the child get shingles (because shingles appears later in life). An adult who has shingles cannot give shingles to another adult--- the 2nd adult would get chicken pox first IF that adult never had chicken pox as a child.
Can you get a flu shot if you have shingles?
It would be good to speak to your health care professional about that. It depends mostly on the stage of the shingles at the time and if you are taking any anti-viral medications for the shingles.
What are the main symptoms of herpes zoster?
Herpes zoster is also called Shingles. It is more common in older adults and often compared to the feeling of chicken pox. Adults can get a vaccine for shingles, however it does not always work. The symptoms include feeling flu like, itchy skin, and sometimes even blurry vision. Many people also get blister like spots on their skin that last for 2 to 4 weeks.
Can i work as dentist and have herpes at the same time?
Depends what kind of herpes. If you are currently infectious with chicken pox, you should not be working (you should also warn patients that you treated in the last few days, in case they get chicken pox. It's dangerous to the immuno-compromised/elderly etc...). The same applies to shingles (a reactivation of the chicken pox virus along nerve endings). If it's just a herpes cold sore, or a small patch of skin affected (i.e. not shingles), then you're probably safe to work, so long at the patch of skin will not come into contact with patients (so not on hands etc...).
Shingles should you refrain from going to work?
Shingles is a contagious disease. If you have shingles, you should refrain from going to work. This disease is seen in older adults mostly, or those with weakened immune systems.
Can you get unemployment disability if you have herpes?
Over 80% of adults have herpes, and the vast majority work. Disability is not likely granted for a diagnosis of herpes.
What happens if a pregnant lady gets smallpox?
A person with shingles needs to take precautions around a pregnant woman without evidence of immunity to chicken pox. The pregnant woman should discuss the matter with her health care provider, who may have checked immunity at the preconception visit or a prenatal visit. Because typical shingles is communicable only by direct contact with lesions, even health care workers with typical shingles (not severe) are allowed to work as long as the sores can be covered.
Can you go out in the sun with shingles?
Shingles is a virus, in the same family as chicken-pox. If you have it, you may feel uncomfortable, but you can certainly work. On the other hand, you may be contagious, which is something to consider before going to work. You cannot give shingles to another person, but you can transmit the virus, especially to a person who never had chicken-pox. The best thing is to get vaccinated to prevent this disease, and if you do get it, to follow your doctor's instructions.
Why is warm weather considered the best time to repair asphalt shingles?
Work on a warm day; it's easier to replace the shingles when they're flexible.
Are nurses checked for herpes?
Nurses are not checked for herpes at the time of hiring or otherwise. There are no work restrictions for health care providers with herpes, other than covering any lesions while the disease is active.
Can a person work as a chef if they have type two herpes?
No, please don't.
Can an adult infect a child with shingles working in a nursery?
Shingles is contagious only if someone has contact with wet shingles blisters or sores. If the infected skin can be covered, a person can work in any field, including health care or child care.
