I am thinking about enlisting in the military but I get a cold sore from time to time and was wondering if this could possibly prevent me from joining. Or if you get in but have one pop up in boot camp or afterwards. Would this be a problem?
2007-01-25 06:16:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Herpes simplex, the virus tht causes cold sores is not tested for and is not a disqualifier for military service.
2007-01-25 06:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 23:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by Cornell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 02:11:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha, no. I'm all signed up to enlist and I have cold sores. If you are that worried, take a multi-vitamin and L-Lysine (an amino acid avaliable at any vitamin store) and you will very rarely get cold sores.
2007-01-25 06:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is in the military with allergies. I don't see why cold sores should keep you out of the military.
2007-01-25 06:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by dudthedawg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, cold sores are not considered a problem for enlistment. They do not in anyway impair your ability to perform your duties.
2007-01-25 06:25:02 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, dont think so.
Cold sores usually mean u are constipated.
Eat apples,and put some camphor chapstick or olive oil
on your lips.
2007-01-25 06:21:50 · answer #7 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋