My husband has a cold sore how long do i have to stay away?

Popsicles!: That's right, popsicles. Cold and soothing, sometimes it's the only thing kids are willing to try when their mouth is so sore. Popsicles distract from the pain, while affording some much-needed hydration in a child who is probably avoiding, if not flat-out refusing, most food. Avoid citrus juices (painful). Make your own to save money. If your child is dehydrated, try pedialyte pops.

Time and pain meds: Cold sores are caused by viruses. The good news is that they will go away on their own. The bad news...There's not much that you can do to expedite it. For the most part, if the cold sores are painful, you can give your child pain meds (tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen). Always check with you pediatrician if you don't know the dose or if you are not sure if that medicine is appropriate.

You don't: Herpes type 1 is present already in most adults. You probably already have it. Most infected people have no symptoms. There are more virus during a cold sore but your husband has the virus on his skin many days when there are no symptoms. Prompt oral treatment is very effective. Creams are useless. Non-prescription treatments are all a waste of money. Triggors for an attack are well known includ.