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A cold sore is no longer contagious if it's scabbed over... Is that true???

When is it safe to kiss someone is I had a breakout of oral herpes 1 week ago? How long should I wait? I just got married and can't wait to be intimate.

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How long is Oral Herpes contagious

Hi worried,

Congratiulations with your marriage!

No, unfortunately your are not safe when your cold sore has scabbed over. Actually, you are never really safe, but the risk is greatest when you have a visible outbreak. If you use anti viral cream, you are a lot safer. But, talk to your spouse and consider not worying about it, after all, it's just a cold sore, not the plague.

Read more in on our Oral Herpes page..

Kind regards,

iv

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