my husbands father had them and i also worked in the medical field. yes they are. they can also cause terrible pain.
are shingles contagious. my 88 yr old mother is hospital with uti and now has been told the rash on her hand is shingles. i am supposed to go take care of her. i am 64 and had chicken pox as child slight case. should i get shot now or will it even help?