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Not at all, but it can. Early disgnosis and treatment can prevent serious sores.

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Can the shingles vaccine be contagious to others?

When the blisters are open, with weeping, they are contagious, just like the chicken pox. It is extremely important to stay away from elderly people, infants and small children, pregnant women, and anyone who has never had the chicken pox while the shingles are in their contagious stage. Once the shingles have scabbed over, you are less likely to pass it on.


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.


What is a weeping rash?

The sores are open, wet, and "weep".


Does eczema seep?

Yes, eczema can seep or ooze, especially when the skin becomes inflamed, cracked, or is scratched. This oozing is often due to the buildup of fluid in the affected areas, which can lead to crusting or weeping eczema. It's important to manage eczema properly to prevent secondary infections that can occur from open, oozing lesions.


Is shingles contagious through handling the laundry of someone with open sores?

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Someone at work has shingles can you take it home to your baby?

Shingles is only contagious is if you've never had chickenpox. Close, personal contact with open blisters passes the shingles virus, known as the varicella-zoster virus, from one person to another.


Can you have shingles in the mouth?

No shingles of the mouth is not contagious. Shingles is not contagious in any form. The virus that causes shingles however, can cause chicken pox.


Can you work around food with shingles?

Yes, you can work around food while having shingles, but it's important to take precautions to prevent spreading the virus to others, especially if you have open blisters. Practice good hygiene by washing your hands frequently and covering any lesions. If you're handling food, consider wearing gloves and avoid direct contact with the food until the blisters have crusted over. Ultimately, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional about your specific situation.


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