Posted on Jun 30, 2018

Will cold sores (aka non-STD form of herpes) disqualify you from the Marine Corps?

Cole Onyx

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I know I washed this question before but I'm just rewriting and rewording it to accumulate responses and reach a definitive answer outside of the recruiter's office. Thanks for the help, I hope to serve soon, assuming this doesn't keep me from it. Which would break my heart.

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Posted 6 y ago

No, it does not.
The other Herpes though...

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CSM Charles Hayden

Posted 6 y ago

Cole Onyx There are devices on the market that reduce Herpes manifestions. The one I have has a silver electrode that connects to the affected area via a ‘gel’, you don’t feel anything but several treatments Early On will reduce the symptons of Herpes- aka ‘Cold Sores’.,

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Cole Onyx

6 y

Thank you, I'll be sure to look into that, but I am wondering if in your experience, would that disqualify me from the Corps?

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Sgt (Join to see)

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Posted 6 y ago

Cole Onyx This is the third post about the same issue. Stop posting. Gather your medical records and talk to a recruiter. Be completely honest on all questions asked and forms filled out.

https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/disqualifiers-medical-conditions.html

Medical Conditions That May Prevent You From Joining the Military

These standards generally apply to all branches of the military. None of them are automatic disqualifiers, just red flags.

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Cole Onyx

6 y

Have you read the description?

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Sgt (Join to see)

6 y

Cole Onyx - Yes, and the answer is the same. Talk to a recruiter with all of your medical records. Have you looked at the link that I attached? I would say that you should not have a problem, but that is only an opinion. Talking to a recruiter will set you on the path to see if you can join the Marine Corps.

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Cpl Christopher Keown

Posted 6 y ago

Stop it already! Quite asking how you can’t join and go sign up!!

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Cole Onyx

6 y

I heard that! Lol, I just sent the medical release form to my healthcare provider. I should have them back by this week or next. I'll be on my way to Marine Recruiting command by next week.

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