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I have herpees and have a very bad outbreak atm can i go to a public swimming pool and swim or will it make the outbreak worse?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

DO NO: Do not go to the public swimming pool. It prob will be very irritating to the herpes outbreak you are experiencing. The chemicals in public pools are high concentration

Answered 8/6/2018

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A member asked:

I have herpees and have a very bad outbreak atm can i go to a public swimming pool and swim or will it make the outbreak worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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