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No. Shingles is not contagious, but someone with shingles can give chicken pox or varicella to someone who has not had chicken pox before.

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Is shingles contagious before the rash breaks out?

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Can I fly with shingles?

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Will the shingles rash appear on the elbow?

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What would cause a child of 2 to get shingles?

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