National Herpes Awareness Day
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Protection is key - get informed and help spread awareness on National Herpes Awareness Day to keep yourself and loved ones safe!
National Herpes Awareness Day on October 13 is a great opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made in herpes research and education. This day was first established in 1995 as a way to increase public awareness of the virus, which affects an estimated 1 out of 6 people ages 14-49 in the United States. With more knowledge about herpes comes greater acceptance, and it's our hope that National Herpes Awareness Day will help end stigma associated with this virus.
Take the time to research herpes and learn about its symptoms, treatments, and prevention. Understanding the disease can help reduce the stigma associated with it.
If you think you may have been exposed to herpes or are experiencing any type of symptom, schedule an appointment with your physician to get tested.
If you’re comfortable doing so, consider sharing your experience with friends, family, or on social media. Your openness could help to reduce the stigma for others.
Look into organizations that specialize in providing support to those living with herpes or researching new treatments and prevention methods.
Encourage friends and family members to practice safe sex and get tested regularly. Sharing this knowledge can help prevent further transmission of the virus.
One of the most important benefits of National Herpes Awareness Day is that it helps to reduce stigma around genital herpes. By talking openly and honestly about this virus, we can help to end the shame associated with it and create a more open dialogue about sexual health in general.
Genital herpes often has no noticeable symptoms or very mild ones, so many people don't even realize they've been infected. By raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of this virus, we can ensure that people are aware of what to look out for and can seek treatment quickly if necessary.
Herpes is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, so practicing safe sex (such as using condoms) is essential for preventing its spread. Herpes Awareness Day can help remind people to use protection during sexual activity and reinforce how important it is to practice safe sex.