Do you have to barrier nurse weeping shingles?

No, you do not have to barrier nurse weeping shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus is spread through contact with the fluid from the blisters of someone with shingles. However, the virus is not spread through casual contact, such as shaking hands or being in the same room with someone who has shingles. Therefore, barrier nursing is not necessary for shingles.