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I really want to go to the pool but is it bad to go with a cold sore ??
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Yes, don't go: If you go into a swimming pool with a cold sore, it is possible the chlorine will make it sting. Also, despite the chlorine, there may still be bacteria or viruses alive in the water that can infect you through the open wound.
Answered 5/19/2016
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