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A member asked:

I never had a cold sore in my life. does this mean i'm immune?

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Dr. Allan Goldstein answered

Possibly : You may just be lucky. If you are immune it has nothing to do with total immunity.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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