Is shingles contagious to a child who has had the Chicken Pox Vaccine?We are visiting my mother in law next weekend and she just had a breakout of shingles. My children ages 8 and 6 have had the Chicken Pox Vaccine. Will this be contagious to them? Should I reschedule our trip?
Answer by n_m_young
No. Shingles is the same virus as chicken pox so if the child is protected from then they are protected from the other. You have to remember though that the vaccination is not 100%.
Answer by Ashley R
If you've never had the Chicken Pox, you can't get shingles. The only thing your children could catch would be Chicken Pox, but if they've been vaccinated they should be fine.
Answer by mlgable
She should not be contagious by them and if the kids have had the vaccine they should be protected.
Answer by rhenry501
yes they are, the shingles as it is commonly called is caused by Herpes Zoster and is contagious until they have resolved. The meds your in-law is taking will cut down on the infectious time. But if your children are susceptible or have a compromised immunity i would delay the visit, by an extra week or so.
Answer by MimC
shingles is the chicken pox virus, it is not contagious after they have stopped breaking out. She might be glad of a little support, but if she is very sick don't burden her with a visit.
Get the facts on the chickenpox vaccine, treatment, causes (varicella zoster virus, VZV), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash).
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