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You need to be aware of the following red flag symptoms. If a patient presents with any of the below they should be referred to the pharmacist:- 

  • The cold sore hasn't started to heal within 10 days
  • The cold sore is very large or painful
  • The patient is pregnant
  • The patient has a weakened immune system
  • The cold sore is weeping

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