thread: Is it ok for DS to go to playgroup when I have shingles?

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  1. #1
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    Jun 2009
    vic
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    I was near my newborn with shingles and neither of my kids got it.
    The first time I had shingles I was around someone else's newborn as I didn't know that's what it was until I seen dr and I was so worried but the doctor t the time reassured me that the baby would be fine. As you have to come in direct contact with the wet fluid from the blisters. But having said that I would not go near other peoples babies or pregnant women if I have them. And generally stay home but it is unavoidable at times so when I do go out I cover them with a dressing.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2008
    Brisbane, QLD
    5,171

    Thanks Em, I feel better about going out knowing that.
    I think Id stress anyway until we knew for sure he didnt have it. Best for everyone that we just stay away.