Newborns and cold sores..

Laura
I remember reading an article a little while ago about a baby that died because of a family member kissing it which had a cold sore! Noticed today that my dad currently has one and I'm due to be induced on sunday. Does anybody have any more information? is there a real risk or could this has been a rare case? I would feel really bad telling my dad he can't kiss his first grandchild! obviously if there is a significant risk to my baby then I would. Any info or experience would be appreciated xx