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I have read about a mum killing her daughter by passing on the cold sore virus by kissing her. i have had cold sores does this mean i cant kiss my lo?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

How old ?: You should certainly avoid doing so at the earliest sign of a recurrence and extend that ban through the active stage until it is completely healed. Infants particularly have a great susceptibility to that virus invading and causing dreadful disease or death. Not so much for older kids with a mature immune system.

Answered 11/13/2018

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A member asked:

I have read about a mum killing her daughter by passing on the cold sore virus by kissing her. i have had cold sores does this mean i cant kiss my lo?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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