The Shingle Solution™ By Julissa Clay This eBook includes a program to treat the problem of shingle naturally. The author of this eBook, Julissa Clay, a practitioner in natural health, has killed the shingles causing virus completely to overcome the problem of PHN or Postherpetic neuralgia, one of the common complications caused by shingles. This program helps in melting PHN in a few weeks and make shingles a forgotten nightmare.
How long is shingles contagious?
Duration of Shingles Contagiousness
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, becomes contagious when the varicella-zoster virus in the fluid of the shingles rash blisters can be transmitted to others. Here is a detailed overview of the contagious period of shingles:
Contagious Period
- Onset of Rash:
- Blister Formation: Shingles is contagious from the time the blisters first appear. This is when the virus is active and can be transmitted through direct contact with the fluid in the blisters.
- Until Crusting Over:
- Crusting and Scabbing: The contagious period continues until all the blisters have crusted over and formed scabs. Once the blisters have crusted, the risk of spreading the virus decreases significantly.
- Duration: This process typically takes about 7 to 10 days, but it can vary depending on the individual’s immune response and the severity of the outbreak.
Non-Contagious Period
- Before Rash Appears:
- Prodromal Stage: Before the blisters appear, during the initial stage when a person may experience tingling, itching, or pain in the area where the rash will develop, the virus is not considered contagious.
- After Crusting Over:
- Healed Blisters: Once all the blisters have crusted and dried, and no new blisters are forming, the virus is no longer considered contagious.
Factors Affecting Contagiousness
- Direct Contact:
- Transmission: The virus is transmitted through direct contact with the fluid from the shingles blisters. It is not spread through respiratory droplets, so it requires direct skin-to-skin contact or contact with contaminated items.
- Immunity Status of Contacts:
- Susceptible Individuals: People who have never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine are at risk of developing chickenpox if they come into contact with the shingles blisters.
- Vaccinated or Immune Individuals: Those who have had chickenpox or have been vaccinated are generally not at risk of contracting the virus from someone with shingles.
Preventive Measures
- Cover the Rash:
- Protection: Keeping the shingles rash covered with loose, non-stick bandages or clothing helps prevent the spread of the virus to others.
- Good Hygiene:
- Hand Washing: Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after touching the rash or applying medications.
- Avoid High-Risk Contacts:
- High-Risk Groups: Avoid close contact with pregnant women, newborns, individuals with weakened immune systems, and those who have never had chickenpox or the vaccine until the rash has crusted over.
- Vaccination:
- Shingles Vaccine: The shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended for adults over 50 to prevent shingles and its complications.
- Chickenpox Vaccine: The varicella vaccine is recommended for children and susceptible adults to prevent chickenpox.
Conclusion
Shingles is contagious from the time the blisters appear until they have crusted over, typically lasting about 7 to 10 days. During this period, the virus can be transmitted through direct contact with the fluid from the blisters. To prevent spreading the virus, it is essential to cover the rash, practice good hygiene, avoid contact with high-risk individuals, and consider vaccination. Once the blisters have crusted and no new blisters are forming, the risk of spreading the virus significantly decreases.
The Shingle Solution™ if you are suffering from shingles then The Shingle Solution can be the best program for you to relieve your pain and itching by using a natural remedy. It describes the ways to use this program so that you can feel the difference after using it as directed. This natural remedy for shingles can also help in boosting your immune system along with repairing your damaged nerves and relieve pain and itching caused by shingles.