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- The virus spreads through saliva or skin-to-skin contact or by touching an object that was handled by someone infected with the virus
- “If you have a cold sore, don’t kiss the baby because it can definitely be transmitted to their skin,” says Roxanne MacKnight, a family physician in Miramichi, NB
Consequently, Can my 8 month old have a cold sore? Cold sores are also called fever blisters and oral (mouth) herpes They have nothing to do with a cold, but they can sometimes cause fevers in babies — and they are indeed caused by a herpes virus This virus is so common that it’s no wonder that babies can sometimes get cold sores
Can a 7 month old get a cold sore? Cold sores are also known as oral herpes or fever blisters They are very common among children and adults and are usually harmless Cold sores on infants, meanwhile, are rare but can be dangerous
Besides How can I protect my baby from a cold sore? How do I protect my baby from herpes?
- cover cold sores when you’re around the baby
- avoid kissing your baby until the sores are completely healed
- avoid touching the cold sores then touching your baby
- wash your hands thoroughly before touching your baby
What happens if an 8 month old gets a cold sore? It’s very unusual for a child to get a cold sore in the first six months or so of life, because the antibodies received from his mother offer some protection But if your baby is younger than 3 months old and he gets any kind of mouth sore, call his doctor right away
