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09-06-2016 07:03 PM |
Originally Posted by spedmommy4:
My son got it as a young teenager and I was shocked too. His pediatrician said it is uncommon but possible when you've previously had chicken pox. He advised us that school attendance was fine as long as the rash was covered. It's my understanding that, with Shingles, you can only spread chicken pox if someone touches the exposed blisters. And once scabbed over, you are no longer contagious.
Thank you, the doctor told me that it's only contagious if I touch it and don't wash my hands. So it's easily controlled and no one will be exposed. I'm just not sure if there is a requirement or law that I have to disclose it.
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