Helping In A Kitchen Whilst I Have Shingles

[ladybird49]

Can i ? ive got shingles ! diagnosed on wednesday by my doctor so im on tablets and cream for the itching
The thing im asking is will i be ok hygiene wise preparing and cooking food for others to eat ? ive googled but found nothing on the question i need answering
Thanks

[Maydup]

Most adults have had chickenpox and are immune but for the benefit of those who are not, you should avoid contact until the blisters have cleared

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/shingles-herpes-zoster#

[woofgang]

hmm....well you can give people chicken pox.Is it your employment? what does your employer say?
this says that you can work provided that you can cover the rash
http://www.phcohealth.com/advicesheets/The-Control-of-Common-Infections-in-the-Workplace.pdf

I realise that you don't want to be off work but you will get better quicker if you don't over exert yourself so if you do go to work then take it easy at home.

[Maydup]

Sorry - forgot to say Get Well Soon ladybird and hope you're OK.

[ladybird49]

Thankyou both , its not work related its at a club im a member of , im still working as im covered up ( work phoned health dept to get the ok )


once again thanks x