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Are you looking at blisters that are red, raised a little from the skin surface?

Yes No

Cold sores can be red and raised a little.

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Any blisters that are yellow and crusty?

Yes No

Yes?
This is a sign of a cold sore.

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Are you seeing small blisters filled with clear yellowish fluid?

Yes No

Yes?
This can be a symptom of a cold sore.

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Do you see leaking blisters?

Yes No

Yes?
More than likely looking at a cold sore.

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Those were some of the physical signs of a cold sore.

If you think you may be looking at a cold sore, let's continue.

Else, your child will want to see a doctor for further evaluation.

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Near the eyes?
Your child will have to see a doctor for this.

Herpes infection may be severe and dangerous if it occurs in or near the eye.

This is a leading cause of blindness in the United States as it causes scarring of the cornea.

Would you like to have the child visit the nearest urgent care or Continue?

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Let's take a look at warning signs of a cold sore.

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None of these?
Child will have to see a doctor for further evaluation.

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Yes?
This is one of the warning signs of a cold sore.

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What about itching of the lips or skin around the mouth?

Yes No

Yes?
This is a warning sign of a cold sore.

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If this is on the lip, is the whole lip swollen?

Yes No

Yes?
May not be a cold sore. Possibly an insect bite or allergic reaction.

Have child visit the nearest children's urgent care clinic.

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Did he or she have a sore throat before the blisters appeared?

Yes No

Yes?
Sore throat sometimes occur before the blisters appear.

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Any fever before the blisters appeared?

Yes No

Yes?
Warning sign. It is sometimes called fever blisters.

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Were the glands swollen before the blisters appeared?

Yes No

Yes?
This is a warning sign of a cold sore.

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Has he or she been around someone with a cold sore for the past 3 weeks?

Yes No

Yes?
Chances your child is looking at a cold sore is high.

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Okay.
We just went through the warning signs of a cold sore.

Let's see if your child need to see a doctor for this or if you can take care of it with a pharmacist's recommended over-the-counter remedy.

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Has the child been diagnosed with cold sore by a physician before?

or this is the first time experiencing cold sores?

Diagnosed First time

Diagnosed?
Continue with what worked for your child in the past.

Would you like to see what a pharmacist recommend your child use over the counter or visit the nearest urgent care clinic for help?

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First time?
See a doctor when experiencing cold sore for the first time.

You need to be sure what your child is dealing with.

If you are sure it is a cold sore you are looking at, let's see what is available for cold sores over-the-counter.

If after 2 weeks, there is no improvement or your child have had this cold sore for 2 weeks now and there is no improvement, he or she must see a doctor.

Would you like to see what a pharmacist recommend or visit the nearest urgent care clinic to you?

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