Question 1

is it possible to be immune to cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Never heard of that: They r usually viral and it is possible to be immune to a virus.

Question 2

how do i know if i am immune to cold sores?

Accepted Answer

You are not: There is no immunity per say to cold sores, in other words the herpes simplex virus. Different individuals have differing susceptibility based on their health / genetic makeup.

Question 3

i do not recall getting cold sores on my face. can having hsv1 on the genitals make me more or less immune to cold sores on my face from hsv1?

Accepted Answer

Possible:: If not totally immune, then certainly at least partly protected.

Question 4

if you already have hsv1 and get cold sores, does that make you immune to contracting the virus again? or can you still get it somewhere else?

Accepted Answer

Hsv1: Cold sores can be from hsv1 or hsv2. Because there is no cure for herpes, once you get the virus, you don't get the same type again.  Rather you have "flare ups" where you keep having outbreaks from that initial exposure.  You can still catch hsv2, but you won't get a "new" hsv 1 infection.

Question 5

43-yr old female. could increased acne, cold sores and uti's be connected?  immune system?  diet?  i'm falling apart!

Accepted Answer

Could be all.: Start looking at your nutrition and vitamin intake as well as your sleep quality and stress levels.  Hormones can also be a contributing factor.  See your doctor for help and screening.

Question 6

if you get cold sores yourself and kiss someone who has a cold sore, can you contract it again? or are you immune bc   you already have the virus?

Accepted Answer

So once you have: the virus, you have it, you can't get it again because you already have it. Kissing someone with a cold sore, can trigger your own outbreak though

Question 7

i have 2 cold sores on my lip and im around my 3 month baby , i've had them all my life so is she immune cause i think i kissed her before they came on?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Your 3-m-o infant should be immune from catching human herpes virus-type i infection because she has received protective antibody from you while in utero.

Question 8

suddenly: canker sores,recurrent cold sores, yeast infections w/ any sexual contact,blepharitis &  had vaginal streptococcus. underlying immune issue?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A family doc or infectious disease doctor could run a panel of tests to check it. I am  not sure medical science is advanced enough to do anything about it. IVIG infusions are sometimes effective in patients with low globulins, but is terribly expensive, not covered by most insurance AND exposes you to the mercies of possible unknown blood born pathogens. Worth getting it checked if getting worse.

Question 9

i know a herpees vaccine is not fully out. i get cold sores and was wondering if they have experimental vaccines i could get and how would i get one. also if someone gives oral sex would i be immune to the genital one if i have the lip one? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: I am not aware ofaa vaccine for "cold sores' No one will not be immune toto the genital one.

Question 10

i never had a cold sore in my life. does this mean i'm immune?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : You may just be lucky. If you are immune it has nothing to do with total immunity.

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I do not recall getting cold sores on my face. can having hsv1 on the genitals make me more or less immune to cold sores on my face from hsv1?

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If you already have hsv1 and get cold sores, does that make you immune to contracting the virus again? or can you still get it somewhere else?

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43-yr old female. could increased acne, cold sores and uti's be connected? immune system? diet? i'm falling apart!

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If you get cold sores yourself and kiss someone who has a cold sore, can you contract it again? or are you immune bc you already have the virus?

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I have 2 cold sores on my lip and im around my 3 month baby , i've had them all my life so is she immune cause i think i kissed her before they came on?

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Suddenly: canker sores,recurrent cold sores, yeast infections w/ any sexual contact,blepharitis & had vaginal streptococcus. underlying immune issue?

A member asked:

I know a herpees vaccine is not fully out. i get cold sores and was wondering if they have experimental vaccines i could get and how would i get one. also if someone gives oral sex would i be immune to the genital one if i have the lip one? thank you?

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I never had a cold sore in my life. does this mean i'm immune?

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