thread: Kids exposed to shingles

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    Thanks. I had an appt with the MCHN today so I've just called and left them a message on their mobiles to let them know that we had contact with FIL yesterday.... EEK. I feel terrible about that.

    The good thing about living out here in the middle of nowhere, is that we won't come into contact with any kids/pregnant ladies at all.

    I'm just worried that hubby and I could carry the virus... is that possible? Or would it die after a certain time period? I didn't touch FIL at all only DS did, so I guess I'm worried that he could have gotten it from FIL and then we've all touched DS???

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    You won't carry it if you haven't contracted it. What I am trying to say is that unless you know you are immune (by bloods) you could contract it - though the risk would be negligible by the sounds of it. Only if your kids caught it and it's brewing in them & you are not immune would it be likely.

    Also, it sounds from the contact your kids had with their grand dad that their risk would be very minimal also...

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    Thanks. (sorry sleep deprived).
    I'm not so worried about these kids themselves, just worried about others. I guess we'll see in the next 10-14 days if the kids are going to contract it at all.