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Could hand sanitizer prevent me from catching a cold sore?
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Hand sanitizer: No, hand sanitizer will not prevent you from getting cold sores
Answered 1/26/2021
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Cold sore prevention: Use hand sanitizer after touching a cold sores, do not rub your eyes, don't kiss someone who has a cold sores, replace your toothbrush once a month, apply sunscreen to the face and lips. These are prevention tips.
Answered 5/27/2014
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