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- Cold sores
Cold sores are blisters around the mouth and nose, caused by the herpes simplex virus.
- Viral encephalitis
Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and can cause permanent brain damage.
- Genital herpes
Genital herpes is common and may not cause symptoms. More on causes, transmission, symptoms, reinfections, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, pregnancy and where to get support.
- Kissing and your health
While disease-causing bugs can be transferred during a kiss, most won?t cause disease and the risk of serious disease is very small.
- Mouth ulcers
In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves in a few days.
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day.
- Piercings
If you want to have your body pierced, choose an experienced, registered practitioner to reduce the risks of infection and scarring.
- Babies and safety
Most injuries to babies do not occur by chance - many are predictable and largely preventable.
- Oral sex
Oral sex is using your mouth, lips or tongue to stimulate your partner’s genitals or anus. Includes consent, risks, STIs, reducing risk, avoiding oral sex and where to get help.