Children who have shingles can pass on the chickenpox virus to children who haven't had it or who haven't been vaccinated against it. For this reason, it’s important to keep your child home from school, particularly when the rash is present. Any fluid from the rash can pass the virus to another person. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that if the shingles rash is properly covered, the risk of transmission is low. Speak with your school nurse about when your child can return to school and what measures you might take to lower the risk of transmission to others.