Yes, cold sores can occur in children. The majority of people contract the herpes virus before the age of 10. The first episode of children may be very severe, and some children experience dehydration because they do not want to eat or drink. These severe cases of cold sore outbreaks usually happen inside their mouth forming large, open sores. The pain associated with the open sores make it difficult for the child to eat and drink, thus resulting in dehydration. If your child experiences an outbreak of cold sores, it is important that you coax them to drink many fluids.

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