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If someone who had shingles slept in a bed a week ago, is the bed safe?
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Shingles virus: The virus only survives on inanimate surfaces for short periods but shouldn't survive after a week. If you've had chicken pox or the vaccine you should be protected anyway.
Answered 6/10/2018
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