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Cold Sores Prevention
Prevention of cold sores includes:
  • Avoid direct contact with someone who has cold sores.
    • Notify your doctor if you are pregnant and you have direct contact with a cold sore.
  • Do not share eating utensils with someone who has cold sores.
  • Avoid exposure to the sun:
    • Use a sunscreen lip balm that contains sunscreen.
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Last Updated: Apr 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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