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I high five a friend of mine in class, and i think he has a cold sore... can i get a cold sore from high five someone?
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Cold sore: Unless your hand has had direct contact on the cold sore and you put part of your hand in you mouth it is highly unlikely that you will develop a cold sore from high fiving someone.
Answered 5/23/2015
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