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1) does cmv cause cold sore ? 2) i have had co infected by (cmv+hsv1) last 26 yers.can i take covishield vaccine or covaxin for covid-19?

Q: 1) does cmv cause cold sore ? 2) i have had co infected by (cmv+hsv1) last 26 yers.can i take covishield vaccine or covaxin for covid-19?

: HSV 1 causes cold sores. Both HSV 1 and CMV are present in a majority of the people and are not a contraindication to taking Covid-19 vaccination.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

HSV 1 causes cold sores. Both HSV 1 and CMV are present in a majority of the people and are not a contraindication to taking Covid-19 vaccination.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 5/5/2021

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Cold sores are only caused by HSV; if you're having an outbreak, it's the HSV1, not the CMV. Either way, you can safely and effectively take any COVID vaccine.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/5/2021

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A member asked:

1) does cmv cause cold sore ? 2) i have had co infected by (cmv+hsv1) last 26 yers.can i take covishield vaccine or covaxin for covid-19?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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