herpes questions go on the herpes forum.
you already have a post there so please follow up there. thanks!
Jody, I used to have HSV1 outbreaks on my mouth as a kid but I havent had any OB for more than 15 years now. Herpes is not spread through blood, saliva, or touching...in order to give herpes to someone you have to have skin to skin contact with them. Saying that I mean serious contact...not just touching, or holding your granddaughter. If you have an active outbreak in your mouth I would say do not kiss the kid. Other than that you are pretty safe:)