is shingles contageous or dangerous for babies?!


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Generally, yes. Shingles comes from the virus that causes Chicken Pox, and babies can be very susceptible to that infection. If the baby is very young, they may have some immunity from their mother, and older children may have been vaccinated against it. Regardless, shingles is clearly contagious.

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YES, very much. Shingles include headache, sensitivity to light, and flu-like symptoms without a fever. Singles could be transfer by contact so if the person has it don’t let contact with the baby.

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