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What can i do if my boyfriend has shingles; do i need to stay away?
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Maybe: Shingles cannot be passed from one person to another. However, it can be spread from a person with active shingles to a person who has never had chickenpox. The virus is spread through direct contact with fluid from the rash blisters, not through sneezing, coughing or casual contact.
Answered 7/15/2013
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