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Hi. i got shingles 5 days ago and feel better but the blisters are still on my face. im on prescription too. when do you think i can go back to work?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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Shingles: The lesions associated with shingles resolve over a few weeks but you can return to work whenever you feel up to it. You should avoid contact with unvaccinated children or immunosuppressed patients though.

Answered 11/26/2016

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A member asked:

Hi. i got shingles 5 days ago and feel better but the blisters are still on my face. im on prescription too. when do you think i can go back to work?

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