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1 y/ daughter accidently scratch a fam member cold sore! washed with cold water after then with soap after! can she still get it? is it in her nails
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Wash your hands: Washing with soap and water is the right thing to do. You could also take a soapy toothbrush to clean under her nails if you like. Almost everyone is infected with herpesvirus sooner or later and if she is otherwise healthy, she should be fine.
Answered 9/23/2015
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