India, Feb. 24 -- Do you find yourself instinctively leaning in to kiss a friend's or relative's baby, overwhelmed by that rush of "cute aggression" when you see their tiny cheeks and button nose? While it may feel like an innocent, affectionate gesture, experts warn that kissing other people's babies - especially on the face or lips - can carry risks that many are unaware of. What seems like a harmless display of love could, in certain cases, expose infants to infections with serious, even life-threatening consequences.

Dr Sermed Mezher, a family medicine physician and health content creator based in England with over 15 years of clinical experience, is shedding light on why expressing affection for babies through kisses may not be as h...