How Is the Spread of Cold Sores Prevented?
Follow these steps to keep your child from passing cold sores on to others: • Teach your child to wash his or her hands with soap and warm water often. Handwashing is especially important before eating or handling food, after using the bathroom, and after touching the sores. • Do not allow your child to share cups, utensils, napkins, or personal items such as towels and toothbrushes with others. • Keep your child from kissing others when he or she has a cold sore. • Keep your child’s hands out of his or her mouth. • Wash any toys or items that your child places in his or her mouth.
