> e.g. with many people getting it as children due to careless parents/extended family
Puhleeze. HSV is present in the majority of the population. Branding parents as "careless" because their children get it is ridiculous.
Puhleeze. HSV is present in the majority of the population. Branding parents as "careless" because their children get it is ridiculous.
edit: the downvotes are interesting. If I had made the statement "We can take steps to reduce COVID-19 transmission" I can't imagine I'd get the same result. I can only assume that people really are ashamed of having herpes and are reacting emotionally.
Your two examples of transmission are so specific that I'm not sure you know how it spreads. Just extended family members kissing or sharing cups with your kids? What?
Herpes-1 is just part of the human condition. Time to get over it. Btw, odds are that you have it. And for your own sanity, don't worry -- it doesn't mean you were making out with your family nor their kids.
Either way, they are gross
Sounds reasonable
I am 30 and have never kissed anyone, and no plans to change that soon. Although I had some shared cups. I probably should get tested. But there is a good change I have avoided all herpes, even EBV. I hope they can find a vaccine soon.