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Yes, you should be careful about transmitting cold sores to a new baby, very careful!
Terri
Cold sores usually appear within a day or two of the preliminary symptoms starting.
Yes, a cold sore could be dangerous to a newborn, that is correct. Be careful not to kiss a newborn with a cold sore. Also, be CERTAIN not to give your partner oral sex during the last trimester of the pregnancy. HSV 1 can be transmitted to the genitals and result in genital HSV 1 infection, and during the last weeks of pregnancy, this can be very difficult for mom and baby.
Terri
Thanks What is the turnaround time for the cold sore to raise his ugly head with the symptoms I have. Also, if we are going to have a new born soon should I be worried about contacting the baby. I read somewhere how they could be dangerous to babies
The symptoms that you are experiencing of a red spot and tingling could definitely be the start of a cold sore, even if you haven't had one in years. Yes, you could start the Valtrex, and the recommended dose for cold sores is 2 grams, then 12 hours later, 2 grams again.
Your concerns about your family, though, are interesting. If you simply avoid kissing people when you have a cold sore, you won't pass this virus to them. You should also, of course, avoid giving oral sex to any sex partners.
Terri