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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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

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.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 6/6/2016

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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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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