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How common is it for 3 month old baby to get a colds sore?

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Can be common: Many adults carry the virus which cause cold sores and easily passed with kisses to a new baby. Also a babies immune system is new and immature so little defense to fight the virus. Follow up with your doctor.

Answered 9/9/2014

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