Alex’s Story – Cold Sores and HSV Keratitis

A mother from New South Wales is sharing her son Alex’s story to raise awareness about the risks of the cold sore virus after her 14-month-old was diagnosed with HSV keratitis.
I have a cold sore – can I prevent it from spreading to my baby?

Suffering a cold sore outbreak when you have a newborn can be anxiety inducing! While they are uncomfortable for us adults when it comes to babies, exposure to the Herpes Simplex Virus can be serious.