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A member asked:

If a cold sore is heal, can you be able to kiss someone on the cheek without infecting them?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

YES: If it is healed yes. Healing time usually 7-10 days.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/13/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cold sores: may still be contagious even when there isn't a visible sore.

Answered 7/25/2019

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A member asked:

Terrified. My sister kissed my 9 week old on the cheek and I noticed she had a cold sore after. What will happen if my baby gets it?! Is it unlikely?

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I get cold sores.I kissed my baby on the cheek day before I got one and when it was just a small bump.It didn't look like a cold sore.Will she get it?

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If he kissed my neck and nipples when he had a little scabbed cold sore... will I be infected??

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My mother kissed me on the cheek and it looked like she had a cold sore on her upper lip. Will i get a cold sore too?

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I have a cold sore on my lip, my elderly aunt did not realize it and she kissed me goodbye on the cheek. Will she get a cold sore now?

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