herpes

HSE urges public to stop kissing babies amid spread of herpes

HSE urges public to stop kissing babies amid spread of herpes

The HSE has issued a warning to the public amid the spread of the herpes simplex virus. People have been warned not to kiss babies if they have a cold sore. The HSE stated; “Cold sores are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on the face that are caused by the herpes simplex virus. They are spread by […]

3 years ago

Mum begs people not to kiss babies after herpes virus makes daughter severely ill

Mum begs people not to kiss babies after herpes virus makes daughter severely ill

A mum has issued a heartbreaking plea after her daughter became severely ill from the herpes virus. She warned people not to kiss babies, especially if they have an active cold sore. “I cannot express enough the importance of good hygiene for those who suffer from cold sores and to be particularly mindful when you […]

4 years ago

Dad’s heartbreaking note as baby girl passes away after contracting herpes

Dad’s heartbreaking note as baby girl passes away after contracting herpes

A dad has shared a heartbreaking note following the death of his baby girl. Mallory Gober was three-weeks-old when she passed away in Phoenix, Arizona after contracting herpes. The infant’s father, Jeff, shared a touching message some months back, detailing the circumstances of his daughter’s death. He wrote: “I’ve been pretty silent since Mallory’s death. “It’s […]

8 years ago