Re: Dr Intosh additional shingles question

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If the immunization produced immunity, there is no risk.

HSM

>At Tue, 25 Jul 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>At Tue, 25 Jul 2000, MaryJ wrote:
>>>
>>>I am 13 weeks pregnant and a co-worker of mine came into the office
>>>today with Shingles. His doctor indicated that as long as people have
>>>had the chicken pox then it is not contagious. Should I be concerned. I
>>>had the chicken pox but will the baby / pregnancy be impacted by our
>>>exposure to Shingles? Please advise.
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>MJ
>>
>>Shingles is caused by the chicken pox virus (Herpes Zoster), and it is
>>not contagious to anyone who has already had chicken pox, and so will
>>not impact your pregnancy.
>>
>>--
>>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>>Clarksville, TN
>>
>>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement
>>or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical
>>professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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