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A member asked:
Took valtrex (valacyclovir) for primary cold sore infection and no lesion appeared - is my saliva still very contagious? can i kiss my daughter's cheek
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Cold sore: You can still be shedding the virus if you havent finished your regimen of therapy. I would finish my regimen and as long as there are no active lesions you should be ok.
Answered 3/9/2016
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