4/16/11

When arent chicken pox contagious? Is it when the spots have a scab on them or when they've healed completely?


When arent chicken pox contagious? Is it when the spots have a scab on them or when they've healed completely?My daughter has Chicken Pox & is going stir crazy @ home!!

Answer by cathygirl32
Contagiousness
The contagious period for chickenpox begins about 2 days before the rash appears and lasts until all the blisters are crusted over. A child with chickenpox should be kept out of school until all of the blisters have dried, which is usually about 1 week, but you don't have to wait until all the scabs fall off to let your child get back to a normal schedule.

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