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A member asked:

I have shingles all the blisters have pop and are scab over can i go to work i don't want anyone to catch chicken pox but still itchy and sore ?

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Yes....: Yes if you have taken anti- viral medication.

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/21/2018

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