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Can a child with a cold sore be spreading the virus if playing in a community pool?
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Possibly: Although community pools are chlorinated to help kill germs and prevent the spread of germs, the virus that causes cold sores is contagious. I suspect the risk is low. Nonetheless, i would suggest that kids with open, active cold sores stay out of community pools to help reduce the risk of transmission.
Answered 9/28/2016
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