A member asked:

My daughter has a cold sore and blew in my face. will my eyes get infected?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: Herpes is not transmitted through the air; no risk. Also, are you sure you don't already have HSV1? No cold sores yourself? Many young children caught it from their parents. If you are the source of her infection, you are immune to catching it again.

Answered 8/14/2017

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