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I have shingles blisters which came yesterday , do i need to stay off work . there is a lady in my office 5 months pregnant.

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

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Avoidance : If your lesions cannot be covered up adequately avoidance would be the safest policy.See your doctor to discuss. He can also give you medication for the lesions. See the doctor as soon as possible, so the medication will be effective.

Answered 4/15/2013

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A member asked:

I have shingles blisters which came yesterday , do i need to stay off work . there is a lady in my office 5 months pregnant.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marvin Den answered

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