Shingles Contagious for someone with a low immune system /heart disease? ?

November 12th, 2008 | by admin |
Diamond asked:


I am a Personal Care Attendant for a girl that has Autism, she currently has Shingles. I am concerned with my already low immune system and heart disease that I may get infected. She is ichy and of course I need to help her wash her hands. I am to wondering if I should tell my employer that they need to find someone else to watch my client at least for a couple of days? Any suggestions? Please help!

Amber
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    1. 2 Responses to “Shingles Contagious for someone with a low immune system /heart disease? ?”

    2. By gypsywoman on Nov 15, 2008 | Reply

      Be careful, people with compromised immune systems are susceptible to to whole host of things including shingles. Be honest and tell you employer you don’t feel safe caring for someone with shingles.
      hope this helped~

    3. By Heidi N on Nov 16, 2008 | Reply

      The same time research and get your health at the same time research and get your immune system back up before.

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