My roommate had shingles a month ago and I've never had the chickenpox, how long should I stay away from hi?

[Patrick]

I am 25 years old and I've never had the chickenpox. My roommate came down with shingles a little under a month ago and I've stayed away since. He says it went away and he hasn't had an outbreak in a few weeks but I'm still scared to go home and be anywhere near him. How long should I stay away from him? Am I freaking out for no reason?

 

[Judith]

You can only get shingles if you have had chicken pox. Shingles are not contagious at all. There is no reason to stay away from him.

 

[Cassie]

Until you know the sickness is gone.