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Is it safe for someone with a cold sore to be around our newborn (4 days old)?
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Yes: It is. Please just refrain from kissing the infant given the immune system is not fully developed.
Answered 3/8/2019
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No: No one with active cold sores (herpes) should be around a new born. If that is not practical use extremely good hand washing and do not allow the baby to come in direct contact with the lesion.
Answered 6/8/2015
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