Usually coldsores are transmited by direct contact - kissing etc. But thee is a posibility that you get them by using eating utensils or drinking from the same glass. Don't worry too much, but if you get them don't panic. There are many usefull medicines on the market - aciklovir, that can help you.
Jauzi

Cold sores a normal for every one~! Don't wory chapstick, carmax, any thing works bt don''t let any one else use it they will catch it too~! You can get this chapstick or carmax at pretty much any drugstore for about 2 dollars.
Good luck

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, vikingchic, but cold sores are caused by the Herpes Virus. They are NOT normal for everyone, as you suggest; only for those who carry the virus. They are highly contageous and the virus CAN be spread even between outbreaks, something doctors call "Shedding". Please, get the facts.

Getthefacts1 is rights only if u carrie the virus get these and if they been getting them since they was young that just means they was born with hepies.meaning there moma have it.