How can I avoid spreading shingles virus on me or others?
Unlikely. If the person you are in direct contact with has previously had chickenpox or has had the varicella-zoster vaccine they will not be at risk. In the absence of those things, or in patients who may have their immune system compromised, transmission may occur.
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