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Could DD catch the coldsore?

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jolenethea · 17/02/2023 20:42

I have a coldsore outbreak on my upper lip. DD grabbed my chin and I immediately washed their hand.
Could they catch the coldsore virus from thus contact with my chin, with it being fairly close to the coldsore?

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StellaFromTheFall · 17/02/2023 20:44

Unlikely, but likely from sharing towels or cutlery I think. I had them and gave them to DCs even though I was super careful

Ukholidaysaregreat · 17/02/2023 20:45

Yes they could. Good idea to wash their hand. Hopefully they won't catch it.

jolenethea · 17/02/2023 22:55

Thanks for replying. The more I think about it the less likely I think it is as she didn't touch the coldsore.
I hope I'm just being paranoid as a lifelong coldsore sufferer.

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