https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:13:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680701 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:26:02 +0000 Grace 2680701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My aunt had shingles last fall and it broke out while she was helping take care of my dad who had cancer and was VERY immunocompromised. Doctor said it's touching that spreads it, so so long as everything stayed covered and she didn't touch my dad, it was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680669 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 09:55:44 +0000 RonjaL7 2680669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had shingles while pregnant with my second. It was scary because I had another baby under 1. I was holding her a lot and it was on my face. None of my shingles were ever wet, but that is what makes it spread. I actually wore a shirt with sequins on the top so that she would be interested in that not my face and I put safety goggles on so she couldn't get near it (it was around my eye). I was out of work for 3 days but then was told it should be safe to go back.</p> <p>As a side note I had the vaccine about a year and a half before I got shingles. When I was preparing to become pregnant my tests showed I was not immune even though I believe I had chicken pox. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680569 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 02:58:31 +0000 lamariniere 2680569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it this past fall, but it was relatively mild. I was concerned about it being contagious since I have two LOs, but the doctor told me only the rash/oozy part was contagious. Luckily, I caught it relatively early and didn't even have any oozing. I still maintained minimal contact with my LOs and DH for a few days just to be sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680467 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 18:56:41 +0000 Boogs 2680467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My FIL had it when LO2 was pretty new. We waited until it scabbed over and wasn't weepy. And even still we made sure he washed hands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680408 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 15:55:08 +0000 SweetiePie 2680408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom just found out last week that she has shingles. I think on Friday she found out. She had been feeling symptoms for about a week prior to that. She's coming to visit this Wednesday so she was really worried.<br /> The doctor told her he thought she wouldn't be contagious anymore this Monday (tomorrow). But he also said that direct contact is the only way to catch it. She has it on her rib cage and back. So as long as she's wearing a shirt it won't be a problem. </p> <p>Additionally, when my son was 4 months old my husbands cousin had shingles and we were all supposed to spend thanksgiving together. She had it on her face! Our ped said as long as she didn't hold him we could spend the holiday together. So again, direct contact was the only concern. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680405 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 15:32:08 +0000 lioneyes 2680405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! DS had the vax at 12 months (he's 27 mo now) and my dad has also had the vax- but they say it only cuts the chance of getting it in older adults, it doesn't mean you are immune :/</p> <p>We can handle a week or 2 in quarantine, hope the meds do their job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680397 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 14:59:42 +0000 petunia354 2680397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom had it last year and she is our primary childcare. We kept DS away the first week or two because she was SO uncomfortable. Luckily once she was feeling better she was able to keep it covered with clothing so that it wouldn't spread. It was on her chest and back so it was easy to keep covered.</p> <p>I hope your Dad has a quick recovery! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680378 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:45:12 +0000 gotkimchi 2680378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And as long as the area is covered and no one is in contact with the fluid he can be around your son or anyone </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680377 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:44:10 +0000 gotkimchi 2680377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's contagious until it's scabebd over and not weeping. Did he see a dr? They can provide anti-viral meds that can shorten the duration and help prevent the side effects. Btw your dad should be vaccinated for shingles if he hasn't been already. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680369 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:25:33 +0000 ShootingStar 2680369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd call and ask your ped. Has your DS had a dose of the vaccine yet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shingles-any-advice-or-experience#post-2680345 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 12:46:10 +0000 lioneyes 2680345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is a 95% chance my dad has shingles. He hasn't seen DS since before the rash appeared, so I'm not concerned about DS getting chicken pox or anything now (and DH and I have both had chicken pox and I have had the vaccine).</p> <p>My question is- how long will my dad be contagious, and how long should I keep DS away from him? Besides being totally freaked out that my dad has it, and all the potential complications for him which I can't even think about, how long do you think he will be contagious? Any experience with this? </p>