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I have had a cold sore come up 4 times in the last 6 months. When it comes up all my glands become swollen and painful, especially in my neck, but I also get a blotchy rash on my lower jaw on the side of the cold sore. How can I try and stop this? It has only started to happen this year. Is there anything to help it stay dormant as it makes me very run down?
Keeping your immune system strong will help prevent episodes of cold sores recurring. In addition, there are certain trigger factors relating to cold sores that you may wish to avoid if you can. The pages below may help you identify these triggers and in addition, help you work out how to improve your body's immune response.
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