To provide parents with information on dangers of cold sores for newborn babies

Closed 1,404 signatures

What the petition asks

Before the age of 3 months a babies immune system cannot cope with the herpes simplex virus, if the baby contracts this it can lead to long term disabilities or could even be fatal. This is a very common virus that can be fatal for a baby, yet no information is provided by the NHS to pregnant women.

My daughter contracted this virus at 3 weeks old from being kissed by someone with a cold sore, she was in hospital for a week receiving treatment. I shared this story on social media which went across the world.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207097809738910&set=a.1926244431082.109135.1091294407&type=3
Since then many have people expressed their concern about not knowing that this could be dangerous for a baby, including the doctor we saw in accident and emergency. Lots have people have sadly lost their babies because of this lack of knowledge.

Timeline

7 Apr 2016	Petition opened for signatures
7 Oct 2016	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,404

Status Closed

Opened 7 Apr 2016

Closed 7 Oct 2016

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