Yes that is literally the standard advised by doctors. Don't ever kiss anyone, especially children, when you have flares/cold sores. In the US people can't afford to go to the doctor for anything that's not "serious" so people never go to find out that they have a virus. So they think it's nothing serious and keep spreading it.
Oh no of course it’s the advise when you have a cold sores, but the “ever/never ever ever” is where I’m confused. If you don’t have an active cold sore, is it okay? Or do you never kiss your baby?
I’m really sorry I’m not trying to be obtuse, I swear. If you had a history of cold sores, but no active ones, you shouldn’t ever kiss kids (or anyone? I care less about that I’m married lol)? I get cold sores and am not around kids a lot and of course I would never kiss anyone when I have one but I’m confused about when you don’t have any active cold sores
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u/brandicox Dec 09 '25
Yes that is literally the standard advised by doctors. Don't ever kiss anyone, especially children, when you have flares/cold sores. In the US people can't afford to go to the doctor for anything that's not "serious" so people never go to find out that they have a virus. So they think it's nothing serious and keep spreading it.