Question:
Can hugging or touching the kids can also transfer the herpes infection to them . I am not sure I have the herpes but my son also start having same red scaling and some raised bumps skin on face and upper chest which come and go within hours .

Second my own story .

am having cold sour at my lips and that is my story . I have not checked for herpes yet but all my remaining test at 8 week including HIV is negative .
After exposure I have burning in uretha and taken doxycycline and cured after week 3 have same burining and taken azithomycin and cures but ihave follwng sympton
sour mouth
White yeast on lower lips ,
back ache neck stiffness
skin infection on face chest and arms like caling
pain in arms and back bone on left side .
some diffrent feeling on left leg
lump glands ( no feaver )
after week 8 ,I have ONLY red scaling with small raisd bumps or dots which come and go after few hours and cause itching . it is more on face , chest and arms . on face it spread after doing shaving and in genral after having hot bath . All othe symptom have gone .

mY QUESTION IS IF THIS IS HERPES SYMPTOM and if yes who long these rashes will last and what are the test and medicines available in UK .

Answer:
sounds like you and your son should get to a doctor, PRONTO. there are so many different symptoms, appearances, etc. of herpes that only a doctor (a knowledgeable one at that) and tests can determine. good luck; let us know what happens, and always know that everybody here on this site is supporting you.

Answer:
cold sores are herpes. ABSOLUTELY!

you don't give many details but I would see a dr about the symptoms you described.

as for your son. If he is an infant he could be reacting to heat but it is always adviseable to have a pediatrician look at him. babies are fragile and you need to act quickly in the event it is something serious.

The UK does have testing and medications for hsv and other ailments