your nanny must not come into physical contact with your baby. that is the number one priority. technically it's contact with the weepy blisters of shingles that can cause an unvaccinated person to contract chicken pox but with a 10-month-old you don't want to take any chances. i would keep nanny separated from baby until the blisters have resolved. secondly you should speak to your pediatrician about getting your baby vaccinated. if you're concerned about the purported link between pediatric vaccinations and autism rest assured there is no link. there is absolutely no scientific evidence linking vaccines with autism -- but there is plenty of literature about the public health benefits of immunizing your children. the fact your child is now potentially exposed to varicella is a classic example of why children should be vaccinated. if you have questions about immunizing your child please have a long conversation with your pediatrician who can give you all the facts about it so you can make a truly informed decision. wishing you well!
my 10 month old child's nanny has shingles. what precautions should we take? my child is not vaccinated for chicken pox.