Herpes Simplex Virus 1
Page last updated on 11/04/24.
What is it?
Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1) is also known as oral herpes, "cold sores," or fever blisters. Herpes spreads very easily. Most people carry herpes germs. It is possible to carry the germs and have no symptoms. There is no cure for herpes. For more information, visit the Kids Health Cold Sores webpage.
Fact Sheet: English
Let's prevent the spread: English
- Suggested message: Herpes spreads very easily. There is actually no cure for herpes. Protect yourself from herpes: do not share things that touch your mouth. To learn more, visit the Cold Sores webpage at www.kidshealth.org.
Recognize the signs: English
- Suggested message: You may feel tingles or burning on your lips and gums before you see a herpes sore. The sooner you start treating the herpes, the less time you will have sores. There is medicine at the drug store to treat herpes. To learn more, visit the Cold Sores webpage at www.kidshealth.org.
Did you know most of us have Oral Herpes?: English
- Suggested message: Worldwide, about 90% of all people have Herpes Simplex 1. In the US, 65% have herpes antibodies. This means that even if they do not have sores, they carry the germs, they can have an outbreak, and they can spread these germs to others. To learn more, visit the Cold Sores webpage at www.kidshealth.org.
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