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Shingles cannot be passed from one person to another. However, a person with shingles can transmit the virus that causes shingles to a person who has never had chickenpox or been vaccinated through direct contact with the rash.

I answered this acouple of days ago they can only be passed on due to virus in the very early days of getting shingles there is a vacine you can get to prevent in getting shingles see your Doctor if you are concerned as this virus is very painful

Yes they are but there are a lot of circumstances involved...

yes.

I had the shingles years ago and it can be very painful....I did not pass it on to either my husband (at that time) or my three young children although I hear it can be contagious. Back then there was not a vaccine that you could purchase for prevention so if you are worried about contracting this condition I would suggest that you get the vaccine if affordable for you...good luck.