Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My son is 23 & has never had chickenpox however my current roommate has shingles and i am concerned if he can get sick from her?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possible issue: Shingles patients are not as contagious as those with chickenpox. The debris from the spots can spread the germs but not the saliva or sneezes as would be for cpx. Simple avoidance of the wound and hygienic practices should avoid spread.If your kids have had the vaccine or the wild cpx they are immune.
Answered 12/9/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have shingles on my back and my husband never had chickenpox how can he get it can he get buy touch me or does he have touch just spott?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it possible to get shingles if you have not had chickenpox but have been vaccinated against it?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My mother got shingles but I have the chickenpox vaccine, should I still be concerned?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a baby get chickenpox if you have shingles and you kissed them in the cheeck ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Got rashes on one leg a week ago,doc said shingles n said my 2yr old son can get chickenpox but he didn't. Is it normal? Or can be wrong diagnosis??
My (almost) 5 year old son had the chickenpox vaccine when he was 1. Is one dose enough? Is he at risk when near a person with shingles?
Hi there. Yesterday we noticed a cluster of spots on my sons back. I took him to the pharmacy and they said its a omloop. It has spread today. It looks like little blisters my question is can it be shingles. He has also not had chickenpox yet?
Can you get shingles if you have had chickenpox . My 23 daughter has just been diagnosed with them?
Do people ever get shingles if they never had chickenpox?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
