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A member asked:
I kissed my boyfriend and the next day he got herpes on his lip. i have never had it what can i do to protect myself?
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Good question: You can still possibly get herpes even though he had no lesions at that time. Get an appt with your family physician for an exam and possibly a medication to help protect you in case he transmitted the infection to you.
Answered 6/6/2016
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