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A 25-year-old female asked:

Hi was wondering if someone had cold sore kissed my son on his cheeks can he catch the cold sore? what are symptoms, can only 1 spot grow on upper lip

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Dr. Hilary Petersel
Dr. Hilary Peterselanswered
Pediatrics 20 years experience
Yes: Yes herpes simplex virus can spread to a child from contact from someone with active infection. It may develop as sores on the gums or sores on the lip.
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I have had cold sores for years. Sometimes I don't have symptoms prior or I at least don't notice. The bump just appears. I kissed my kids cheek/head & husband but on his mouth hours before this cold sore appeared today. Will they get cold sore now?
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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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Last updated Jun 3, 2016

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