 [ Symptoms ] my 3 5 month old has a cold sore on upper lip is she old enough for anti viral medication if so what kind  i have read about the dangers of the herpes virus in newborns and the spread to liverbrain i will be calling my doctor but chances are they will say it is not a big deal however a baby in uk died because it was not treated and the virus spread internally i want to avoid this and have some information at the ready about antiviral medication [ Disease ] you should consult the medical provider who examined you the one who knows that type of ear infection you have i am guessing a middle ear infection the severity and the type of antibiotics you are taking not all middle ear infections will be problematic after a few days but since i do not know the details of your case you need to get patient specific advice from someone who has examined you or have someone examine your ears just prior to your journey