Herpes Simplex
Does the Shingles Vaccine Prevent Cold Sores?
Shingles and cold sores result from different types of herpes viruses. So, while the shingles vaccine is very effective at preventing shingles, it doesn’t prevent cold sores. Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful rash that usually develops on one…
What is Herpes Simplex?
Herpes simplex typically referred to as “herpes” or HSV, is a viral infection caused bythe herpes simplex virus. The virus comes in two varieties: Herpes type one (HSV-1) andherpes type two (HSV-2). Although it can occasionally cause genital herpes, herpes…