Can you swim while you are having a herpes outbreak?

Answer 1

No, this is because the chlorine that is in a swimming pool is not sufficient enough to kill the Varicella virus that causes chicken pox.

People who still have sores from the disease should not get in a swimming pool or go to public swimming areas until all the sores have healed. It is an air born disease that can be spread in the air, also people who have a case of shingles which is caused by the same virus should not go in a pool with an outbreak.

It takes at least 15 days for all the sores to heal and be scabbed over and you should not go swimming until they have all healed completely, as the liquid in the soars carry the virus.

Answer 2

Yes you can. Herpes doesn't float around in pool water and unless you have intercourse in the pool then, you're not likely to infect any one while swimming. To be on the safe side don't share towels or swimsuits.

Answer 3

Yes you can if you feel up to it. You're not going to pass it to any one by just swimming in a pool. If the water makes your break out sting you may want to wait until it heals to try again.

Answer 4

Yeah you should be fine. I have heat rash and i swim in my pool all the time. Just don't stay in the pool for over an hour straight. You should come out and take about a 15 min break.

Answer 5

It depends on your pool's policies. All swim clubs are different. Please check with your local pool.

Answer 6

Yes, you can go swimming if you have molluscum. Doing so poses no danger to you or others.

Answer 7

Nah skin to skin only