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I have 2 cold sores on my lip and im around my 3 month baby , i've had them all my life so is she immune cause i think i kissed her before they came on?

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Yes and no: Your 3-m-o infant should be immune from catching human herpes virus-type i infection because she has received protective antibody from you while in utero.

Answered 5/1/2013

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A member asked:

I have 2 cold sores on my lip and im around my 3 month baby , i've had them all my life so is she immune cause i think i kissed her before they came on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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