Wanting to know about people's experiences with HSV1 (Herpes simplex 1).

[triron]

My girlfriend has had quite a time with an episode lately. First time I remember her having an outbreak (over several years).
I also wondered if just maybe was some unusual side effect from the Pfizer vaccine (although she's been vaccinated for over 2 months). She also may have had covid before that (mild case).

[Effete Snob]

1. This is commonly circulated anti-vax bullshit

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/05/07/fact-check-covid-19-vaccines-wont-give-you-genital-herpes/4953698001/

"Herpes infection could be a rare side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new study," claims a May 1 Instagram post from The Raging Patriot, an account that advertises itself as "Real News by Real Patriots."

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Wow. Imagine a piece of disinformation from a “patriot” social media account finding its way to DU.

[triron]

4. Your premise is incorrect. Never saw anything about what you posted. I just made that connection.

I Have no anti-vax sentiments. I also had 2 Pfizer vaccines. Anyway I'm not thinking it caused it but perhaps exacerbated
the outbreak (related to immune response).

[Effete Snob]

5. What a remarkable coincidence

Must just be one of those coincidences.

[happybird]

7. If you read the first sentence of the OP

you’ll see it is an existing case, not a claim of a case being caused by the vaccine, as you were quick to assume.

[Effete Snob]

2. Lol

https://www.self.com/story/covid-19-vaccine-herpes-shingles

“Headlines and social media posts spread misleading claims this week about the COVID-19 vaccines and herpes. Specifically, posts and articles (like this one from the New York Post) imply that some people developed herpes after getting their shots. But there are a lot of problems with these claims, including the fact that the study they're referencing was actually about herpes zoster—also called shingles—rather than genital herpes infections.

...

So, no, the COVID-19 vaccine won't give you herpes. But bad headlines and social media panic could spread something much worse.”

[catrose]

3. Breakouts are stress-related, I believe. (So it used to be said.)

Anything stressful going on recently?

[TexasBushwhacker]

8. That's what triggers mine n/t

[Olafjoy]

6. Medications help

Valacyclovir 2 grams at the first sensation (itch, tingle) of a breakout followed By an additional 2 grams 12 hours later really helps prevent a sore from developing. 500 mg daily suppression therapy for either three or six months has been shown to put the virus back to sleep and decrease outbreak incidence.