A person with shingles cannot give another person the condition. However, people with shingles can pass on the VZV virus. And if they pass VZV to someone who has not had chickenpox, that person can develop chickenpox.
The virus spreads through the fluid that leaks from the blisters. If the child or their parent or caregiver can cover the rash, they can go to school or child care. If they cannot cover the rash, they should not go to school or child care until the blisters dry out and scab over.
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) recommends using loose clothing or a nonsticky dressing to cover the rash.
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