Will being on Valtrex help prevent colds/illnesses?

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Hi all. I am just curious, will being on Valtrex help prevent our kids

from getting new viruses, like colds or other respiratory infections?

Since its an antiviral, I would think so , but Im not sure how it

works exactly. Have you all noticed your kids getting sick less while

on Valtrex? I appreciate any info about this!

Jen

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It does to help to some extent.  It depends on the virus and if it's one that will be targeted by your specific antiviral.  When my son does get a viral infection it's always minor and goes quickly.  Respiratory infections are more likely bacterial so you may need an antibiotic.  My son used to get bronchitis constantly and we had to go on a long term abx.  cherylHi all. I am just curious, will being on Valtrex help prevent our kids from getting new viruses, like colds or other respiratory infections? Since its an antiviral, I would think so , but Im not sure how it works exactly. Have you all noticed your kids getting sick less while on Valtrex? I appreciate any info about this!Jen

[Guest guest]

Thanks for that info Cheryl

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> > Hi all. I am just curious, will being on Valtrex help prevent

our kids

> > from getting new viruses, like colds or other respiratory

infections?

> > Since its an antiviral, I would think so , but Im not sure how it

> > works exactly. Have you all noticed your kids getting sick less

while

> > on Valtrex? I appreciate any info about this!

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> > Jen

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