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No. You can still get cold sores if you have had the chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox and cold sores are caused by slightly different types of viruses in the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus, and cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus.

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No, they are caused by two different viruses.

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What was the smallpox vaccine called?

The smallpox vaccine is an injection to prevent one from contracting smallpox. It has been used to help the body to develop immunity against the disease.


Can eye drops help cold sores?

Eye drops won't help cold sores.


How is cowpox helpful to humans?

Edward Jenner used it to help create a vaccine for smallpox


Is amoxicillin good for cold?

Amoxicilllin is useless against cold sores. Amozycillin helps to kill infectious bacteria, but cold sores are caused by a different 'germ': a virus.No, it does not help cold sores.


Can cold sores be prevented from forming on my lips?

Medications will help by reducing the intensity and frequency of cold sores. There is no guarantee of any known medication today, that will prevent cold sores.


Can amoxcillin help cold sores?

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Can goji berries help cure cold sores?

No hun, nothing can cure cold sores. Over the counter cold sore creams or lysine can help heal them faster.


How has edward Jenner vaccine make a difference?

by giving people something that will help them not to catch the smallpox disease


Can Flucloxacillin be used when you have VERY bad cold-sores all around your mouth?

Probably not the best thing to use on cold sores around the mouth. It's more used to treat bacterial infections, and cold sores are caused by a virus. It may help heal the sores but you may not want to use it on your mouth as it could be toxic. Just get some over the counter cold sore cream to help heal te sores.


Does nail polish remover help cold sores?

Ouch! No!


Does blistex help cold sores?

Blistex is meant for blisters instead of cold sores. However, it has been known to sooth the sores due to the same soothing properties used for blisters. Depending on the strain of cold sore, the blistex will probably help, however it isn't recommended.


Can you use sodium perborate compound for cold sores?

This is antiseptic treatment, it can be use to help heal the sores. Because cold sores are caused by a virus, an antiviral medication or cream / medication should be used with the medication to help speed up the healing process.