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Hi i am 24 and a herpes patient i have had a few outbreaks but never this bad i work 8-10 hr shifts how can i hel while being on foot all day?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Consider prevention: If you get frequent outbreaks, you should consider taking daily prophylaxis (e.g. Valacyclovir) to prevent outbreaks.

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Answered 1/1/2021

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A member asked:

Hi i am 24 and a herpes patient i have had a few outbreaks but never this bad i work 8-10 hr shifts how can i hel while being on foot all day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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