r/workingmoms 1d ago

Vent Possible herpes for my son

My son seems to have a red spot on his nose. I have the herpes virus (yeah yeah I got it when I was a small child) anyway, I noticed my son has a red spot under his nose. I’m not seeing any blistering but this is the EXACT spot that i get mine atz I haven’t had a breakout since last year so I don’t know if it really is it or not. But I’m panicking.
He can’t sleep right now and when I get mine it’s sore and hurts. I’m wondering if it is herpes for him. He goes to daycare and now I’m terrified. He is 3. I got mine when I was older so I know you can get it at anytime.
Anyone have any advice on what to do? Should I take him to the doctor? I’m just nervous it hurts him IF it is herpes

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u/classicicedtea 22h ago

What did the doctor say?

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u/PublicAd2908 21h ago

I haven’t gone yet!! I will be going shortly- they were booked. My son also is just getting over an ear infection and complained yesterday and this morning that his ear hurts so I am taking him back for a follow up