Chicken Pox

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  1. Sheal

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    Does anyone know how long Chicken Pox is infectious for please. Also, if someone else in the family has had it in the past could they 'carry' it or shingles to someone else outside of the household.
     
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    I believe it is highly contagious for about 5 days after symptoms first show. I don't know about the shingles bit though, other than that they are the same germ.
     
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      Thanks Clueless, it's the shingles I'm worried about. My grand-daughter has developed chicken pox today, so I'll be staying clear for a while. The medication I'm on makes me highly susceptible to it. :doh:
       
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      I believe Chicken Pox is infectious from one to two days before the rash appears and then until all the blisters are crusted over which could take five to six days from the appearance of the rash.

      As a kid I managed to get Sun stroke followed by Jaundice, and within 24 hours of the Sun stroke, Chicken Pox and German Measles all at the same time............Happy Days!!!:hate-shocked::heehee:
       
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        Blimey Armandii! Talk about get it over and done with in one go! I bet you were right poorly. :doh:
         
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        A person with chickenpox is infectious from two days before the rash first appears until all the spots have crusted over (commonly about five days after onset of the rash). A child with chickenpox should stay off school or nursery for five days from the onset of the rash. Also, whilst infectious, they should keep away from at-risk people who may get a severe illness if they get chickenpox. These include:

        • Pregnant women who have not had chickenpox in the past. Chickenpox can be severe and cause complications during pregnancy.
        • People with a poorly functioning immune system. For example, people with leukaemia, with HIV/AIDS, on steroid medication, or who are taking chemotherapy.
        • The at-risk children listed earlier.
        Healthy adults who have not had chickenpox may also want to avoid catching it, as the illness tends to be worse in adults.
         
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          Hard as it is you must stay away Sheal. I have an immune system problem & am also very susceptable able to it. Shingles are awful my friend had them & it was months before the pain left her. So stay away for now & I hope she will be better soon.
           
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            All the pox have to have crusted over. I had it two years ago. Nasty - stay away till she's better. Shingles- keep the area covered don't let anyone touch the rash.
             
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              Thanks everyone, I'll be avoiding my family this week. :doh:
               
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                Yes, I'd avoid them like the Pox, Sheal!!!:hate-shocked::yikes::heehee:
                 
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