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Is it safe for someone with a cold sore to be around our newborn (4 days old)?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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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Dr. Christopher Stenberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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