A member asked:

On acyclovir continuously for past cold sores. haven't had outbreak in couple years. any risk in kissing baby on cheek to baby?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: While some studies show that viral particles can be present with no skin lesions, there is no risk in kissing on the cheek

Answered 6/24/2015

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