How long can shingles be contagious? Especially for the risk of transmission to a 6-month-old baby.

Shingles can be contagious as long as the lesions are not crusted over, typically for about 7 to 10 days after they appear. Once the crusts have formed, they are no longer infectious. If a baby is exposed to someone with shingles, it is best to keep a distance until the lesions are no longer contagious. If a baby does happen to catch the virus, they will not develop shingles, but rather chickenpox.

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How long can shingles be contagious? Especially for the risk of transmission to a 6-month-old baby.

Shingles can be contagious as long as the lesions are not crusted over, typically for about 7 to 10 days after they appear. Once the crusts have formed, they are no longer infectious. If a baby is exposed to someone with shingles, it is best to keep a distance until the lesions are no longer contagious. If a baby does happen to catch the virus, they will not develop shingles, but rather chickenpox.