I suffer with cold sores, I got them from my grandmother as a child and they appear every year or so. Haven't got one in a while but Sunday morning I initially thought I had an irritation from shaving which in the afternoon turned out to be a cold sore as I noticed the burning sensation and a small blister appeared just bellow my nose. I Unfortunately touched and kissed my 4 weeks old son without knowing this can be such a danger. I then read online and heard horror stories and I panicked. I called 111 and they advised me to keep an eye on my son and if he has a fever or any sign of concern to call back.
However I cannot calm down, I read only scary stories online and also that the virus has 2-12 days incubation period. I am wondering if it can take that long to show itself or if I pass the first week I should be able to relax a little?
I hope that I didn't actually touched him with the sore and maybe it will all be fine but I am very worried. My wife never had a cold sore and I don't think she has the antibodies to transfer to him through breast milk.
Anyone experienced something similar and the baby didn't catch the virus and everything was alright? The thread I read online don't actually do a follow up so I don't know what the outcome was for other people in similar situations.
Thank you!