In theory, you could go back to work as soon as you feel well enough. I felt reasonably ok after about 4 days, despite having a red rash over my face & glandular swelling. However, this will vary from person to person. Some people will have more pain than others & may not feel well for several weeks. It's worth noting, however, that until your blisters have stopped weeping, you will be contagious & may give your colleagues chicken pox, if they have not previously had the disease.
5 to 7days
NO!! Please stay away from the patient!!
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.
Yes, it is recommended to refrain from going to work if you have shingles, especially if the rash is exposed or oozing; this is to prevent spread of the virus to co-workers who may not have had chickenpox or been vaccinated against it. It's also important to get rest and allow your body to recover from the infection.
Yes, you can work in catering with shingles, but it's important to consider your symptoms and the potential for spreading the virus. Shingles can be painful and may require rest, so if you're experiencing significant discomfort, it might be best to take time off. Additionally, since shingles can be contagious, especially to those who have not had chickenpox or the vaccine, you should consult a healthcare professional before returning to work to ensure it's safe.
Whoever told you that was pulling your leg. It does not work, and there is no truth to it.
You should stay in bed for as long as you feel unwell. Your body will tell you how long you need to rest. Generally I would relax and take it easy for a couple of days to let the antibiotics truly work.
no. It is contagious.
It all depends on where you work and what you are doing. If you have an office you can easily bring in your culture. Should it be transferred? As long as you can stay professional I don't see anything wrong in it. You need to stay true to who you are.
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.
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Shingles is not contagious -- it can't be "caught" from someone else. People with shingles can give you chickenpox if you haven't had it. See related link below for information on transmitting shingles