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My nanny and i both get cold sores. am terrified my toddler will catch it. disinfecting everything we touch constantly - is this necessary?
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Don't touch: The greatest risk of transmission is when an active sore touches another mucus membrane (mouth, eye, genital) . Avoid touching the sores, wash your hands frequently, and don't kiss when you have active sores. Wearing a mask when you have a sore is also helpful, but transmission may occur just before a sore erupts.
Answered 3/4/2018
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