from what my doctor has told me because i did have it at one time. it is not an airborn virus so the only way that someone can get it is if they themselves touch the infected area or the person who has it has touched it then touches something or someone without washing their hands. if you have not had chicken pox or been vaccinated for chicken pox you cannot get shingles but you would break out with chicken pox.
are shingles spread just by being in the same room as someone who has it