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Such susceptible individuals include babies, young children, and unvaccinated individuals, so people with shingles are actually contagious for VZV infections in the form of chickenpox. Consequently, these individuals may get shingles at a later time in life, as can anyone who has had chickenpox. Covering the rash that occurs with shingles with a dressing or clothing helps decrease the risk of spreading the infection to others.
âVaricella zoster is one of the most contagious viruses we know,â says Gershon. âItâs transmitted when someone with chicken pox or shingles scratches the lesions, and the virus gets in the air.â Shingles is not quite as infectious as chicken pox, she adds. If youâve had chicken pox or the immunization for chicken pox, you already have varicella zoster in your nervous system.