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I kissed my 10 week old baby on the cheek twice(more near her ear) i didn't notice i had a cold sore coming on, it's started appearing an hour or two later. how likely is it she will contract it? & if so will it cause problems? what should i do?

Q: i kissed my 10 week old baby on the cheek twice(more near her ear) i didn't notice i had a cold sore coming on, it's started appearing an hour or two later. how likely is it she will contract it? & if so will it cause problems? what should i do?

: Highly unlikely. The virus (Herpes-1) must encounter mucous surfaces or broken skin in order for an infection to be initiated.

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Highly unlikely. The virus (Herpes-1) must encounter mucous surfaces or broken skin in order for an infection to be initiated.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/1/2023

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A member asked:

I kissed my 10 week old baby on the cheek twice(more near her ear) i didn't notice i had a cold sore coming on, it's started appearing an hour or two later. how likely is it she will contract it? & if so will it cause problems? what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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