Pool Safety For Babies

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When you become a parent, your view of the world changes. You’re worried about every potential threat to your new little one, both out in the world and in your home. You may have baby-proofed your electrical outlets, toilets, refrigerator, and more, but do you know how to baby-proof your swimming pool? Why are swimming […]

Cold Sores and Your Baby: What You Need to Know

Cold Sores and Babies
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  • Cold sores are caused by one of the herpes simplex viruses, HSV-1. There's no cure for the virus, and even if you don't have symptoms or an actual cold sore, you can still spread it.
  • While rare, HSV-1 infections in newborns can be deadly, causing severe brain damage. This includes transmission during birth through the vaginal canal, or by kissing a newborn baby on the face or sharing a toy or cup.
  • You can protect your baby from a cold sore by working with your OB/GYN if you know you have HSV-1 and avoiding a vaginal birth, as well as keeping baby away from adults who have cold sores. While it is more contagious when a person has an active cold sore, remember that the virus can still spread even without one.

Article at a Glance Cold sores are caused by one of the herpes simplex viruses, HSV-1. There’s no cure for the virus, and even if you don’t have symptoms or an actual cold sore, you can still spread it. While rare, HSV-1 infections in newborns can be deadly, causing severe brain damage. This includes transmission […]