Herpes Prevention
It is
not always easy to avoid certain types of herpe; however, there are steps you can take:
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Use condoms during
sexual intercourse
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Avoid oral sex during
herpes outbreak
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As long as you can, do not kiss
anyone who has “herpes-like “sores
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Avoid using objects that have been
in direct contact with saliva or mouth of an infected person
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If your partner has herpes, avoid
oral or genitals contact during genital or labial outbreaks
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To prevent auto-contamination (if
you already have herpes), avoid sticking your finger in your eyes, nose or mouth
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If you have herpes outbreak, avoid
touching children and immunodepressive individuals
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If you have herpes outbreak, avoid
contact with cancer patients that are undergoing cancer treatment (see the table below for more tips)
Herpes
Treatment
Herpes Summary
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