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Friend touched her mouth with cold sore then touched my 2 week old sons lips and mouth area with same finger could he get herpes from this?!
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Possible: Possible that could happen.Point this out to friend in nice way and practice basic hygiene and wash hands often.
Answered 2/13/2019
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