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Originally Posted by McheleM  Herpes zoster is contagious.
Definitely stay away from pregnant women, babies and anyone who's immune system is deprived, or who has never had chicken pox.
it follows nerve paths, which is why you see it in streaks in some people.
Baking soda baths help as well as just not wearing anything on the area.
Hope your meds work and you feel better soon. |
Good to know...what I do not understand is why you are not immune like with the chicken pox..I guess it is a different variety of the same virus?? Calling about getting that vaccine today...