Are Shingles contagious?

Question

Are Shingles contagious?

Answer 1

Very much so.  They are a form of herpes.

Answer 2

yes! very much so!  

Answer 3

Shingles are only contagious to someone who has not had Chicken Pox. You can not get shingles from someone who has shingles but you can get chicken pox (if you have never had it) from someone who has shingles. Shingles and Chicken Pox are both forms of Herpes. Shingles are closely related to your nerves. I get shingles a couple of times a year when I am stressing or nervous about something.  

Answer 4

They're caused by the vericella virus which also causes chicken pox. which IS very contagious. so yes.