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I have shingles on my head. i ama server. i cant really cover my head. is is safe to return to work? thank you
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Shingles: Covering will help but it could still be touched and passed that way. I would not take a chance. You could be serving someone who is not immune to varicella or immune compromised. Be safe!
Answered 8/4/2020
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