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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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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

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

Dr Hashemi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Cold sores: The sores usually last 7 to 10 days and are contagious until they crust. The virus may become active again at any time and cause recurrent cold sores.

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

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?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Dr Hashemi and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Rothstein agreed

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