Q: Certain medications, such as steroids or chemotherapy drugs, can weaken your immune system. Your immune system may also be compromised if you have a medical condition such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, or diabetes. If you are immunocompromised for any reason, let your doctor know if you develop a cold sore. They might recommend that you take an antiviral medication to control the infection and prevent complications.If your immune system is suppressed, you’re at greater risk of developing a secondary infection or other serious complications. It will also be harder for your body to fight the cold sore outbreak without medical treatment.
A: Discuss the best way to treat cold sores if you have a weakened immune system.

Q: Call attention to a funky t-shirt or top by wearing a cardigan over it and leaving the buttons unbuttoned. You can choose a solid color that ties in with the shirt, or get even funkier by wearing a cardigan with stripes or some other pattern. This look is casual yet stylish and looks great paired with regular jeans, skinny jeans or tights.  Wearing a cardigan open can also accentuate a bold necklace or scarf. This versatile look can be styled many different ways. You can make it more casual by wearing it sneakers or amp up the style by wearing sleek ankle boots. Put a simple cardigan over a bold outfit to tone it down a bit during the daytime or simplify an otherwise formal ensemble. A bold pattern can be softened with a cardigan in a solid, basic color like black. If you’re wearing garments with a stiff fit or sharp angles, a lightweight cotton cardigan with soft lines can relax the look. Go from a day look to an evening look quickly by removing the cardigan. Most people think of cardigans as garments to go on top of shirts, but as long it’s the right cut, a cardigan can look great on its own. Create a casual but sophisticated look by wearing a lightweight, fitted cardigan in a neutral color by itself. If it buttons all the way up to the collarbone, leave the top button open so that it will be comfortable and breathable. Wear it with a skirt for a retro look. Classic hip-length and cropped cardigans on top of the skirt of your choice creates a very 50s retro vibe. This look can be dressed up or down. Almost any skirt you choose will look great, whether it’s ruffled, tiered, long, short, pencil or otherwise. Experiment with a bohemian look by pairing a solid-colored cardigan with a bright turtleneck. Round out the boho look with a chunky, beaded necklace.  Add another vintage-looking element by wearing a brooch on the cardigan. Place it on the right or left side of the chest for a traditional look. You could also close a button-less wrap cardigan with a brooch. Create a 70s vibe by wearing a casual cardigan over a ruffled blouse with a pair of flare-legged jeans. Take this look a step further by topping it off with a big, floppy hat or by adding a pair of clogs. Cardigans with funky, unique patterns and bright colors can look really fun. The wilder the pattern, the simpler the rest of the outfit and accessories should be. Wear a boldly patterned cardigan with garments that are solid colors. For instance, you could wear a funky patterned cardigan with a pair of slim-fitting black jeans, black shoes and black sunglasses. Not all cardigans are casual-looking garments. Dressy cardigans can feature unusual, eye-catching details like lace sleeves, a double-breasted fit, ornate buttons and so on. They are rarely oversized, since form-fitting pieces tend to look more elegant. You can also dress up a basic outfit by choosing a longer cardigan with a coat-like fit. These have a very polished look and can spruce up an outfit as basic as a t-shirt with jeans. Add dimension and style to an outfit by draping a belt around your hips or waist, over the cardigan. For a sleek look or to create the illusion of a waist, place the belt around the thinnest part of your waist. Go with a skinny belt, which looks very polished, or a wide fashion belt for a chic look. When pairing with a belt, the cardigan can be either buttoned or unbuttoned.  Aside from a traditional cardigan, you could also go with an open cardigan, which has no buttons. This can create a very smooth look. If you want to try something a little different, wrap a long sash or scarf around your waist instead of a regular belt.
A: Wear the cardigan open and loose. Dress down a flashy outfit. Wear it solo. Make a retro or bohemian statement. Add flair with a unique pattern. Look for dressy cardigans with unusual details and stylish cuts. Put a belt over it.

Q: If you are involved with service work, take the opportunity to talk about volunteering. If you are not already involved in service work, don’t worry. You can start a new project, like volunteering at a food bank or nursing home.   Your health teacher may have an idea of places you can volunteer.  Set up a table in the cafeteria in a central location, or a location that people pass through.  Call them over and say, “Hi, can I talk to you about helping out the community?” Talk about your service opportunities.  Then finish by saying, “I hope you consider volunteering with me and voting for me for Homecoming King!” If you have a big social circle, don’t forget about other social groups. Don’t abandon your friends, but sit with new people in the lunchroom and during free periods once or twice a week. Make sure to talk to people you don’t usually talk to. It is not necessary to mention your bid for Homecoming King. Listen to what other people have to say, and enjoy getting to know different kinds of people.  You may even make new friends. Most schools have a week of school pride leading up to Homecoming.  Make sure people know that you love your school by participating in as many of the events as possible.  If possible, take on responsibilities when organizing events. Usually there is some element of dressing up on each day of pride week.  Coordinate fun or funny outfits with friends and classmates. Encourage as many people as possible to participate in pride week with you. Studies show that people who have central roles in communication between groups are considered more popular. Even if people seem less likable than others, they are considered more popular if they are vital to decision making processes.   Try to choose activities that require you to communicate with people one-on-one. Organizing a barbeque or a party is a good way to talk to many people at once.  If you are the one organizing it, lots of people will need to come to you for details. Don’t be exclusionary.  The point is to create a voting base that is as broad as possible.
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Convince people that homecoming is not just a popularity contest. Seek out people in multiple social circles or cliques. Take on responsibilities during school pride week. Stay in contact with multiple people and cliques.