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Could you tell me what are other ways to get a cold sore besides kissing a person with it?
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Prevention: If you have cold sore blisters it is best not to share eating utensils, chap sticks or lips sticks or kiss in order to prevent spreading the infection to someone else.
Answered 10/4/2016
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