Have sores on my upper lip. Doc says it's herpes simplex virus .it's been 3 days is it transferable through kissing. Should he get himself checked? We also engaged in oral sex, i'm very worried about him. I have sores on my lips. Is it still possible he might have contacted the virus. How can he get himself checked?

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