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Is a cold sore on the lip still contagious after it has scabbed over? i have also taken valtrex (valacyclovir)

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Still contagious: Even it has scabbed over, the herpes virus can always be contagious, although it is most contagious immediately before an active outbreak of blisters. Less contagious if it is scabbed comparing to blisters.

Answered 2/24/2018

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No: once it is scabbed over you should not be contagious.

Answered 7/29/2018

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