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Shingles

Also called: Herpes Zoster

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Is shingles contagious?

Shingles is contagious and can be spread from an affected person to babies, children, or adults who have not had chickenpox. But instead of...

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If you had shingles once can you have another breakout again?

Absolutely. Shingles can occur many times, in the same place, but not always at the same intensity or severity.

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What are symptoms and signs of shingles, and how long does shingles last?

Even when there is no rash, the pain of shingles may be apparent. Before a rash is visible, the patient may notice several days to a week of burning...

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Is it okay to have sex if I have shingles?

That might depend on where the lesions are. Generally speaking, shingles are not contagious. However, it is best to avoid touching another person...

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My husband currently has shingles, how can I prevent myself and 2 year old from getting it?

Shingles can occur in many areas of the body. If the outbreak is on his chest, back, abdomen, etc., where it can be easily covered by clothing, the...

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I had tingling in my back before I had a shingles breakout. Is it too late to get the shot if I have the tingling again?

You should not get the shingles vaccine if you are having a definite outbreak of shingles. The decision to get vaccinated should be made with your...

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So are shingles contagious? my grandaughter has blister like rash on her hands. And was exposed to them. She's 3yrs old

It is not likely that your grand-daughter has shingles on BOTH of her hands. Shingles follows a nerve pathway and occurs just on one side of the body...

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My grandkids have not had chickenpox or the vaccine, I have just started to blister, should I stay away from them?

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I think I may have shingles, symptoms started yesterday, I work in an ER am I putting my patient's at risk?

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