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Canker sores

Hi. I am married 2 decades. My husband has been having on and off oral herpes since we met. We are always so very careful since we also have kids. Well he is in a flare now (its scabby)and I accidentally touched it. I immediately washed my hands 2-3 times and rubbed alcohol . Am I in danger of getting it?? How long is the incubation period?
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Canker sores are not herpes and are not contagious.

Herpes is not canker sores, and herpes is contagious.

You did well by washing well. Whether you will get it remains to be seen.
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